Inspiring ImportXperts Success Story

by digilifeenabled | Sep 24, 2018 | amazon business, ecommerce, importing, online business, work from home

We’re all on a journey, and it’s good to inspire one another on that journey, because let’s face it, we all get knocks and set backs.

So as you consider your options around which path to take on your online business journey, we’d like to share another inspiring online business start up story with you, that of Tony & Ness Hales from here in the UK.

Despite their world falling apart after a work related injury for Tony, the sole family bread winner, the Hales stepped out of their comfort zone and put their minds to learning new skills so that they could start their own online business from home.

Please do take 4 minutes to watch their inspiring success story here:

You know, one of the questions we get asked so often is “If I join SFM do I have to sell SFM products?” and the answer is “No.”

While the SFM products and services can be marketed by members who receive up to 40% commissions on certain sales, and that’s great if you’re starting out without your own product, many members take advantage of the education and mentoring purely for their own product lines, or, like the Hales, they’ve taken advantage of the SFM ImportXperts training and now have their own branded product lines which they manage through an agent linked to the product manufacturer.

Note – the ImportXperts team are heading off to the Hong Kong Canton Fair 18-22 Oct and there are only 2 places left. This trip will give you the opportunity to put the foundations in place to build a successful eCommerce business, saving you both money and time in comparison to trying to do it virtually. If you’d like more information about this specific trip, then drop John an email at john@importxperts.com

So please do check out Tony & Ness’s story, and if you’re still undecided about the SFM system, then why not set up your own FREE TRIAL account by clicking here.

You’ll be able to explore the system for 30 days, have a FREE 1-2-1 with a system consultant over the phone at a time convenient to yourself, and if during those 30 days you feel it’s not for you, then you can cancel at any time without any additional cost to yourself.

Here’s to your online success!

You Are One In A Million

by digilifeenabled | Sep 21, 2018 | brand awareness, branding, family, Purpose, Value

Do you know you are one in a million?

Last week we looked at why on a personal and business level it’s important to not only map out and prioritise our values, but also to live them out. Because the danger is, if we don’t check in with our values, and we just let the ups and downs of life happen to us, we may find ourselves off course with our true purpose.

Anyway, as I was having breakfast with my daughters one morning this week I heard over the radio the musician Joel Vaughn share the story behind his song ‘One In A Million’ which came about from a conversation he himself had with his 5yr old daughter one morning.

His story emphasises the importance of value and purpose in our lives.

I found a snippet of it on youtube which I’d like to share with you:

The point is, young or old, we all have true value and a purpose in this world.

“You don’t have to live without a purpose
Without a cause … and feeling flawed
There’s so much more beneath the surface
In every heart … a work of art

You’re made, for more
Than you could ever know
Don’t you, let go!

You’re one in a million
And you gotta know it’s true (and you gotta know it’s true)
No one else within the universe
Could ever be just like you (could ever be just like you)”
(Joel Vaughn – One In A Million)

Remember you do have a purpose in this world.

Remember you are one in a million.

A Brand That’s Congruent With Your Values

by digilifeenabled | Sep 16, 2018 | brand awareness, branding, Value

Can I ask you a question?

Firstly, What are your core values, and secondly, do you really live by them?

OK, that’s two questions, not one, and don’t worry, you don’t have to tell me the answer, but I just want to encourage you to think about your values.

You see our global society in 2018 is probably the most transient ever. Stability certainly cannot be found in a career, the idea of a ‘job for life’ really is just an idea, and even ‘morally’ founded establishments are exposed for fraud and abuse of trust, so can we even lean on an establishment?

As we look around, we find ourselves moved from pillar to post, what was a sure thing yesterday isn’t around today, and a myriad of opinions abound as to the solution.

So my question is, in this sea of uncertainty, have you taken the time to understand what your core values are, and set a plan of action in place to live by them?

Here’s just 4 reasons why I believe we should not only map out and prioritise our values, but live them out in this world:

1. Our values help steer a course in this world of uncertainty.
Someone’s values are guiding you in this world. Make sure they are yours.

2. Our values will repel those who reject our values.
It’s a relief to know we’re not meant to ‘hit it off’ with everyone. There are some personal and business relationships we should move on from.

3. Our values will attract those people who embrace our values.
If we don’t articulate our values through word and deed, we will miss out on personal and business relationships with those who want to share our values on life’s journey.

4. Our core values shouldn’t remain hidden in our core, but should be our external brand.
On a personal and business level, the exhibition of our values will be the foundation of our conversation to build trust and add our unique value to the world.

Note: Digi Life Enabled is itself a sub-set of the Stephen & Ruth brand:

The danger

The danger is, if we don’t check in with your values, and we just let the ups and downs of life happen to us, we may find ourselves off course with our true purpose, and a victim of the temporary winds of circumstance.

So, time spent mapping out and prioritising your values is time well spent, just as time spent looking at a map / GPS on a journey is time well spent if you’re serious about your destination.

This enables you to get from a place of ‘out of balance’ to an awareness of those areas that are out of balance with your values so you can create the space for your core values to shine and make a difference in this world.

One of the appeals to us of The Six Figure Mentors (SFM) and Digital Experts Academy (DEA) was their professional branding process. Before we went through the process we naively thought branding was just a ‘logo’ you could buy. However, we came to learn from those who are successful in online business that the true winning factor to branding is about coming from a place of genuine integrity that flows seamlessly through your entire business.

It was through this process we came to appreciate that understanding your mission, your personal values, your vision, is imperative to growing a successful and congruent brand.

To understand the science behind a successful business, family, and message to the world, the DEA’s Platinum Brand Incubator offer you the unique opportunity to work with their in-house “Why discovery” mentor. This is the path to fully appreciating what inspires you, what motivates you, giving you the opportunity to move forward in your journey with confidence and authenticity.

These principles can be applied to your existing business, or a new start up business.

So, if you are an existing business owner, or are someone looking for mentorship in starting your own online business which is congruent with your core values, then you can register for our FREE 7 Day Video series here. The series introduces you to the fundamentals to starting a profitable online business from scratch.

Or, if you’ve already registered for our free 7 day video series, then take advantage of our FREE TRIAL of the SFM system here.

Remember, it won’t cost you anything for the free trial, and you can cancel at any time at no additional cost to yourself. Simply register here.

Then you can judge for yourself what the program has to offer, and schedule a free consultation with one of the System Consultants, who will be happy to explain the opportunities in detail and answer any specific questions you may have.

Finally, in the uncertain days ahead, may you make it a habit to bury your fears and not your values.

You are never too old to learn

by digilifeenabled | Aug 6, 2018 | Education, family, online business start up, Positive thinking, Purpose, Value

We used to dream big.

We were going to climb the highest mountain, sail the deepest sea, whatever it was, we were going to make a real difference in this world despite the risks. Then we got older, and this world told us why we couldn’t have our dreams, they didn’t belong in this world. So after a while, many of us stopped dreaming.

In this context, it’s humbling to reflect on the conversations I now have with my kids about their big dreams. I tend to point out the negative dangers of those dreams, the costs and risks involved. They smile back and simply point out the positive benefits.

I hope they don’t lose their positive perspective as they grow old in this world.

I like the story of 88-year-old Ursula Shepherd from Devon, England. It’s a story of holding onto a dream to learn which I’d like to share with you.

Even a year ago, Ursula couldn’t read, and what inspires me most about Ursula is that she didn’t let this world rob her of her dream, a dream to be able to read to a class of children.

You see, Ursula had a number of learning difficulties which weren’t recognised in the 1930s, so she didn’t have the opportunity that many of us have had to a proper education.

“I would sit with a girl and she was reading but I couldn’t read, so when she turned the pages I turned my page over because I didn’t understand.” Says Ursula. “I felt sad because I always wanted to read, you see, and they just put me in the corner. I felt like I missed out.”

Through her life, she has had to rely on others to read for her. But even at this stage of her life, she has had the courage, and perseverance to take the first step to fulfilling her dream to learn to read.

She learned as all of us have to, one letter at a time, and now at 88, Ursula has fulfilled her dream and has read to class of children.

So what about our dreams?

They may have been muted, for whatever reason, but we all still have them.

Well, Ursula shows us it doesn’t matter how old we are, if we simply focus on starting small ‘one letter at a time‘ and ignore the world’s opinion, we too will get there…

Oh, and I have to tell you this. Learning to read has inspired Ursula to try other new things too. Last year she went on an aeroplane for the first time and now she wants to skydive when she’s 90!

If you would like to learn about starting an online business from scratch, even if you’ve no idea where to start, then check out our free 7 day video series which shows you how by clicking here.

Staying Motivated

by digilifeenabled | Jul 2, 2018 | Positive thinking, Purpose, Resilience, Value

Staying Motivated for the long term, one step at a time

You know, getting motivated is one thing, but staying motivated for the long term is another thing, but it can be done.

It can be done because staying motivated is about taking one step at a time on a journey.

While we’re all in different places career wise, family wise, health wise, it’s within all our gifting to simply take one, not 10 or 20, but one more step in the ‘right’ direction on our personal journeys, and that’s all we need to do to keep motivating ourselves; take that next small step. Imagine you are playing a game of tennis against a child. It’s a really fun thing doing that and I do it a lot with my kids, but if you try to play a serious game against a six year old, you will quickly become demotivated and bored. The match is too easy. On the opposite end of the spectrum, if you try to play a serious match against a professional tennis player like Roger Federer or Simona Halep, you will find yourself demotivated for a different reason. The match is too difficult. But, compare these experiences to playing tennis against someone who is your peer, your equal. As the game progresses, you lose a few points and you win a few points. The match could go either way, but you actually have a chance of winning the match against your equal, but only if you really try to make that difference. In this environment, suddenly you become more focussed, distractions fade away, and you find yourself fully engaged in the activity at hand. The challenge you are facing is “achievable”, and while victory is not guaranteed, it is possible. Activities like these are the most likely to keep us motivated in the long term. We all rise to challenges, but only if they are within our personal unique zone of difficulty. Activities that are significantly below our current abilities are boring. Activities that are significantly beyond your current abilities are discouraging. But activities that are right on the border of failure and success are incredibly motivating to us. We want nothing more than to master a skill just beyond our current horizon. So if we’re looking at maintaining motivation for the long term in whatever aspect of our lives, then we need to keep our momentum going by engaging in those activities where we feel challenged, but capable. Wherever you are in your personal journey at this time, if you’re losing motivation, I just want to encourage you to take your next step on your journey, because it’s within all our gifting to take one small step. You can stay motivated for the long term!