Because I am new to internet marketing, I have found myself doing things a bit "backwards." I've been here for about 3 months and have had no upline support. I finally downloaded the training manual and am researching ideas in the marketing section thanks to Norma's recommendation. I think because I have only been advertising online on free ad sites, I realize that what is said in the training manual regarding online recruiting only being a very small part of this whole thing, to be a very true and accurate statement. I think because I felt very "new" to all of this, the personal contact scared me a bit. But after a few months of limited success, I realize that the real success has to be multi-faceted and I am ready to give some other avenues a try. I'm posting this for all of us who are new to sales and internet marketing. I don't want anyone to feel alone if they have felt uncomfortable with getting started. I have definitely been there and I can relate. There is a lot to learn. Sometimes we need to go out of our "comfort zone" to grow.

Take Care,

Gina

Wonderful site!!!! Very easy to navigate. Not too wordy...right to the point. It's eye catching and feels more like a "soft" sell. I think you will do vey well with it and wish you much success!

Take Care,

Gina

It's so interesting to me that we have so many people posting and reading the posts on this topic. I think maybe we need to realize that many of us feel that we are "working hard and not getting anywhere" from time to time. That doesn't just apply to GDI but to other jobs and even relationships that we have. There is comfort in knowing that we are not alone when we feel that way. The question really becomes, "How do we find a way to work hard and to get somewhere?" I think if there is support, which we have here and advice, which we have here, and learning, which we have here, we will all get to where we want to be. For many of us, this is our first attempt at our own business. We have always worked for other people and have never had such a direct link to the money we make. That certainly is an adjustment. I think that sometimes people have the "I'll give it 60 or 90 days" mentality. If you just flat out completely commit to GDI and eliminate the should I stay or should I go stuff, you will feel much more at ease. That doesn't mean you have to completely commit every free minute you have to this business, it just means that if you make it a part of what your life is, it will be a much less stressful venture. Remember that part of what determines success is how you feel about what your doing. Find a way to feel good. Talk to people who know more than you do and learn. And when you feel like you're working hard not getting anywhere, read a good book or go for a long walk. If you can't get away from feeling down, it's not worth building your own business.

Take Care,

Gina

Hi Kim,

Don't be discouraged!  I think we all have ups and downs with this type of business. What has helped me is to take the focus off of the referrals for a few days and think about what I want to do with my website. My website isn't done yet but I found a children's vitamin that I can distribute and am looking into a few other products that I believe in. I think if you look at GDI for the website opportunity as well as the referral opportunity it will give you some balance.  There are so are so many opportunities to distribute products for a very minimal investment. (I don't have the money to spend either) I found that taking a break from thinking about GDI prospects actually helped me to revise my approach and this revision is bringing me prospects. Don't put pressure on yourself. This business takes time to build. Don't worry about saying the wrong things to prospects. People who find what thay are looking for at GDI sign up and the ones that don't keep looking.

Take Care,

Gina

I started this post awhile ago and had no idea that so many others would read and reply. That in itself tells you that most of us are in the same kind of situation when we start with GDI. I've been here for almost 8 weeks and I think I'm finally getting in my"groove." My "groove" isn't going to work for anyone else cause I own it and it's a part of me. We all have our own special one...it's just coming to realize that not having all the answers is okay and having slow times is okay too. It's all about right now and making sure that you are doing this GDI thing your own way. Personal touch is EVERYTHING!!!!  Learn from others and then add something special that comes from you. I think every person who believes they can succeed with GDI will. Hang in there and have fun!!!!

Take Care,

Gina

Hey Guys,

I'm from Chicago. You are not alone. The windy city has been blowing my flyers around town for quite some time. (really) My four year old daughter loves to put them on cars!

Take Care All,

Gina

Hi,

I think if you look at the big picture, it doesnt matter why someone leaves. The bottom line has to be people finding what they're looking for at GDI. Some do, some don't. Never take it personally! It's a waste of precious energy. Help when you can and let go without worry when you can't. I think if we feel like GDI is right for us we're lucky to have found a match. Some people spend a lifetime searching and never find that. The people that want to be here are worth so much more than the $1 they compute to. That's what you learn here. What starts out as being about the quick buck turns into the good old fashioned work for it method. Some won't be happy untill they find the overnight success. I wish them well and get back to my business at hand.

Take Care,
Gina

Hi it's Gina again... Things have changed since yesterday when I posted. I have an active member and two that have signed up with credit cards for trial. I moved one of my purple people(trial with no payment record on file) to one of my downline who is in trial with a credit card on file. I am hoping that moving downline to my downline is a good idea. I don't have much to give but it feels like it really boosts people when thay actually have a downline member. It also gives my trial member a chance to learn a lot more in a short time by helping their downline and hopefully this will all help me to get an active member after the trail.

Anyway, I'm not sure if I should be giving away people when I really don't have many, but I'll let you know how it works out. I wanted to thank everyone for the replies to my post...they really helped.

I think at the beginning it's hard to see what's really possible here....But I also think that it really will pay off for those who are really wanting to BUILD something.

Thanks again,

Gina

Hi,

I have been with GDI for over 2 weeks. As of yesterday I had 5 Trial with no payment on record. I have seven orange people too. I received a note from my sponsor telling me that she is impressed with my progress. She stated that I have more going on with my downline than most of the rest of her downline. I am a bit concerned for a couple of reasons. First, I am putting a lot of work into posting and talking. I am lucky enough to have a job where I have a few hours of downtime everyday and can focus on GDI. Even when I get an actual paying sign up, will they be able or willing to put this kind of effort into this program?
I know there is no way to predict, but I would appreciate any feedback on your own experiences with your downlines. I have contacted my own and have offered support, but have never been asked for help. Is this normal?

Thanks,
Gina