"Why I Make Time for Conference Calls."By, Donna Madronal

Janet, had asked me to give her some input on what keeps me calling in on those Monday night conference calls. Here's my story...

As you know I own 2 businesses, my Jazzercise franchise (16 classes and 3 other instructors), and my Cookie Lee business. I get out of class on Mondays around 8:15pm and rush home to make sure I can get on the call. Why? Because no matter what the subject matter, I ALWAYS get something from the calls and from connecting with my fellow "Cookies". There's always a new idea or a suggestion on how to do something better, and you can't beat the networking and support you get from the group. Everyone is always so upbeat and encouraging and they've all been where you are so they can help you out. And when we get new consultants on the call is a great feeling to welcome them and help them get started. Plus for those of us here on the east coast, where CL is still building up, we especially need that connection to the rest of our Cookie sisters.

I joined 3 years ago and it was only after the recent convention (August 2007) that I REALLY got my rear in gear and began working the business. I was just sort of waiting for people to find me, and then wondering why I wasn't getting any bookings. Yes, the business is easy but you do have to do SOME work!

We're all busy with kids and families and work and other commitments, but if you want a big, successful team and to be able to earn that Mercedes or those big commission checks, ya gotta work it. And part of working it is training and networking.

P.S. The above was written a few weeks ago.. let me add something to that. I got a call yesterday (but I missed it.... went to my voicemail) from John Lin thanking me for all my hard work and encouraging me to keep up the good work. He said, "just follow all the great promos and programs we offer and you'll get where you want to go". I was so impressed by the fact that he took the time to personally call me, that I was smiling the rest of the day. It's that type of support that you get from CL that is totally invaluable.. and that support is from the top down... it's so impressive!