I just got back in from visiting 12 neighbors this morning. We live in a wonderful sub division with lots of kids. People walk around the block and chat and wave. It was pouring earlier, so my visits were short but important. I told each person what I was doing, how I had been selected for the World Changer Reality Bootcamp, and what it would mean to the Buxton Food Pantry. I envision people rallying behind this effort. I know that in this neighborhood, people always have enough. But I also know that just around the corner, there are just as many people who don't.
Can you imagine, in a year from now, that the food pantry has SO much money that it gives some to another non profit? That is a very real possibility. Then we move on to the next, and the next, until every dollar spent online is consciously directed to a charity.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Day 3
I did my Thanksgiving grocery shopping today. I hadn't planned on talking to any one at the store since I was in such a rush, but it just sort of happened!
Talk about props! My girls, ages 7 and 9 were with me at Sam's Club, which was packed with people. I was finished with the essentials and had promised them we would look at the toy aisle. They both froze in front of a Hannah Montana guitar/sing along karaoke/noisy toy every parent hates. One of my girls said "Mom, when My PowerMall is really working, and you are making so much money, can we get this, please?" That's all it took for heads to turn and look at me! "Yea, my Mom got picked for a reality show. In the whole world only 25 people got picked."
Of course, this was the one day I didn't want to be seen, if you know what I mean - no makeup, my 'around the house' jeans...but I just couldn't pass up such an intro!
I didn't have my invitation cards, so I panicked a bit, but then just said "I'm working to create a $2000/month income for the Buxton food pantry and whoever else wants to join the team. I could really use your help. Can I have you emails so I can send you the link to my blog and My PowerMall? If you watch the video on my site, it will give you all the details." TaDa!
Talk about props! My girls, ages 7 and 9 were with me at Sam's Club, which was packed with people. I was finished with the essentials and had promised them we would look at the toy aisle. They both froze in front of a Hannah Montana guitar/sing along karaoke/noisy toy every parent hates. One of my girls said "Mom, when My PowerMall is really working, and you are making so much money, can we get this, please?" That's all it took for heads to turn and look at me! "Yea, my Mom got picked for a reality show. In the whole world only 25 people got picked."
Of course, this was the one day I didn't want to be seen, if you know what I mean - no makeup, my 'around the house' jeans...but I just couldn't pass up such an intro!
I didn't have my invitation cards, so I panicked a bit, but then just said "I'm working to create a $2000/month income for the Buxton food pantry and whoever else wants to join the team. I could really use your help. Can I have you emails so I can send you the link to my blog and My PowerMall? If you watch the video on my site, it will give you all the details." TaDa!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Day 2 continues...
Plans changed today. I couldn't go to the USM campus because I had a sick little one at home, so I went to plan B........ Parent Teacher conferences!! I printed out five of the invitation cards, added my own personal touch on the back, and went out in the driving rain with my husband to the school. First, I stopped by the book fair, and talked with a very kind Mom at the cash box, who was genuinely interested. She was easy to approach because she had to sit there, I knew she couldn't get up and run away from me!!
Then I walked down the hall, peering into each classroom. A teacher I didn't recognize (which is odd when you have five kids) caught me looking in and asked if she could help me. I panicked and said "No". Of course, my husband said, "Go in there and talk with her!" So I walked in and said " Actually, I do want to talk with you, I was just chicken!" That broke the ice and our conversation went very well. I told her about the bootcamp and how I was working to take 10 or more people and the Buxton Food Pantry to $2000/month by January 24, 2009 with My PowerMall.
My daughter's teacher has been a favorite for years. After she told us how the pumpkin whoopie cushions I sent in for the class at Halloween were a big hit (what second grader doesn't love that noise??), I wrapped up the conference by telling her all about My PowerMall and the bootcamp. That one was easy, and a nice way to end the day!
Then I walked down the hall, peering into each classroom. A teacher I didn't recognize (which is odd when you have five kids) caught me looking in and asked if she could help me. I panicked and said "No". Of course, my husband said, "Go in there and talk with her!" So I walked in and said " Actually, I do want to talk with you, I was just chicken!" That broke the ice and our conversation went very well. I told her about the bootcamp and how I was working to take 10 or more people and the Buxton Food Pantry to $2000/month by January 24, 2009 with My PowerMall.
My daughter's teacher has been a favorite for years. After she told us how the pumpkin whoopie cushions I sent in for the class at Halloween were a big hit (what second grader doesn't love that noise??), I wrapped up the conference by telling her all about My PowerMall and the bootcamp. That one was easy, and a nice way to end the day!
Day 2 of Reality Boot Camp
Today I will be going to the University of Southern Maine Gorham campus to tell more people about my efforts to raise money for the Buxton Community Cupboard. I remember back in the day.....a long, long time ago (sigh)....when I was in college. Every one of us needed money for tuition. How cool would it be to help college kids AND the Buxton food pantry?
Something happened to me, maybe it was a change in my attitude, when I talked to my first 5 people yesterday. Suddenly, I realized what a HUGE responsibility I hold in my hands. When I succeed in building 5 World Changer teams, we will have guaranteed the financial stability of the food pantry...GUARANTEED it!
And, there will be a lot of others in my community that will be in a much better place on January 24, 2009.
I need people who want to do this with me. If you are one of the people I spoke with, and handed a card to, please join me! Please go to my web page, follow my blog, become a World Changer! It's so easy, and it's for such a great cause.
Thanks for reading along, wish me luck today : )
http://www.mypowermall.com/mall/26001
Something happened to me, maybe it was a change in my attitude, when I talked to my first 5 people yesterday. Suddenly, I realized what a HUGE responsibility I hold in my hands. When I succeed in building 5 World Changer teams, we will have guaranteed the financial stability of the food pantry...GUARANTEED it!
And, there will be a lot of others in my community that will be in a much better place on January 24, 2009.
I need people who want to do this with me. If you are one of the people I spoke with, and handed a card to, please join me! Please go to my web page, follow my blog, become a World Changer! It's so easy, and it's for such a great cause.
Thanks for reading along, wish me luck today : )
http://www.mypowermall.com/mall/26001
Monday, November 24, 2008
Buxton People are Awesome!
I just had my faith in people and myself renewed! Right in my home town of Buxton, four wonderful people in Plummer's Supermarket and Rite Aid listened to me! I told them how I had been chosen as a one of 25 people in this World Changer Reality BootCamp, how I was going to help the Buxton Community Cupboard and 10 others reach $2000/month in 60 days, and the response was incredible. Why was I so scared? Ginny is right, when you talk with people face to face, they can see that you have good intentions. I have no doubt in my mind that I, and many others right here in Buxton who meet me, will be successful.
Let's hope for a wonderful response!
Hi folks!
What a powerful idea - a way for non profit organizations to keep going strong even during difficult economic times. Almost everyone I know shops online. If people just understood that that's all they need to do to help.
I started calling friends today to tell them about the World Changer Reality Boot Camp. I am so excited about this! In 60 days, I will have earned a residual income for a non profit right here in Buxton, Maine. Have you ever volunteered stuffing fundraising envelopes, or selling cupcakes? It's a lot of time and effort, for not so much money. In my previous job, I was the administrator for a large foundation grant and saw the boom or bust cycle that most charities experience. Volunteers have good hearts and good intentions, but get worn out by constant fundraising.
I am finding that people just think this is another one of those multi level things. It a little frustrating. Everyone wants to know what I'm selling. I say "Nothing but a wonderful, powerful idea!"
I am feeling stressed right now because part of my daily challenge is to talk personally with 5 people, and I have been shot down twice. But, it's just day one and I am not giving up. This means too much to so many people.
All five of my children are home now, along with several of their friends. It's loud and chaotic, as usual. I'm going to take off soon to go grocery shopping and talk to 3 more people about My PowerMall. If I get shot down again, I'll just buy me some ice cream and start again tomorrow : )
What a powerful idea - a way for non profit organizations to keep going strong even during difficult economic times. Almost everyone I know shops online. If people just understood that that's all they need to do to help.
I started calling friends today to tell them about the World Changer Reality Boot Camp. I am so excited about this! In 60 days, I will have earned a residual income for a non profit right here in Buxton, Maine. Have you ever volunteered stuffing fundraising envelopes, or selling cupcakes? It's a lot of time and effort, for not so much money. In my previous job, I was the administrator for a large foundation grant and saw the boom or bust cycle that most charities experience. Volunteers have good hearts and good intentions, but get worn out by constant fundraising.
I am finding that people just think this is another one of those multi level things. It a little frustrating. Everyone wants to know what I'm selling. I say "Nothing but a wonderful, powerful idea!"
I am feeling stressed right now because part of my daily challenge is to talk personally with 5 people, and I have been shot down twice. But, it's just day one and I am not giving up. This means too much to so many people.
All five of my children are home now, along with several of their friends. It's loud and chaotic, as usual. I'm going to take off soon to go grocery shopping and talk to 3 more people about My PowerMall. If I get shot down again, I'll just buy me some ice cream and start again tomorrow : )
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Hello from Maine!
This is the beginning of a great adventure! I still can't believe I am part of the WC Reality Boot Camp. Yesterday was very challenging day. When I finally settled down for the evening, it was 10 pm. I was a little down because I hadn't heard anything yet about being a Camper. I figured I didn't get in. Just before I checked my email for the last time, I closed my eyes and just said "Please".... and there it was, the email from Jacki! Four of my children were in the room watching a movie, and I just started crying with joy. I just said " I got it, I'm in the WC Reality Boot camp!"
This is HUGE for our family! My husband has been a State Trooper for 23 years. He currently works double shifts so I can be home with the kids. A while back, we all watched 'The Secret'. I asked everyone to create a dream board. After the older boys told me I was nuts (which I already knew!), they did. I could not believe it when all 5 kids had at the top of their list to have Dad home more (okay, so I had new hardwood floors first, but Jim was a close second!)
A few weeks later, I was home alone one afternoon on the Internet. I did a search for 'reputable home based business', one that I had done a thousand times before. Only this time, I was directed to the My Power Mall Corporate page. After watching the videos of Ginny, I knew this was the answer. I became a World Changer right then and haven't looked back. Here's the link to The Corbett Family Foundation Mall http://www.mypowermall.com/mall/26001
This is HUGE for our family! My husband has been a State Trooper for 23 years. He currently works double shifts so I can be home with the kids. A while back, we all watched 'The Secret'. I asked everyone to create a dream board. After the older boys told me I was nuts (which I already knew!), they did. I could not believe it when all 5 kids had at the top of their list to have Dad home more (okay, so I had new hardwood floors first, but Jim was a close second!)
A few weeks later, I was home alone one afternoon on the Internet. I did a search for 'reputable home based business', one that I had done a thousand times before. Only this time, I was directed to the My Power Mall Corporate page. After watching the videos of Ginny, I knew this was the answer. I became a World Changer right then and haven't looked back. Here's the link to The Corbett Family Foundation Mall http://www.mypowermall.com/mall/26001
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