How NOT to Network

I just got home from a conference in San Francisco. I met a ton of people. The vast majority were wonderful but a few fell into this category!

Revolving Door Mentality

I have been very busy writing my book due out in Spring 2009.  Today as I typed away I added some thoughts from millionaire mom, Nancy Bogart from www.jordanessentials.com. She is an incredible mom and business woman.

At the beginning of her journey running her bath, body and spa business she found herself surprised whenever someone in her company left. She explained to me, “Not everyone will love your dream like you do. If you are the owner, you really do care more than anyone else.  It never occurred to me people who were with me in the beginning would ever leave.  I had to learn to get over how I felt when this happened. ”

She went on to say,  “There are seasons in life and ways of life.  A season of life is temporary and short term.  A way of life is confidence, strength, purpose and vision.  Seasons come and go, be sure to keep the main thing, the main thing, and that is Love.  Nothing is greater and strive to be loving to someone as they end a season with you. You never know what will happen in the future. A good friend once told me to have a revolving door on your business and life.  Let people come and go as long as it is healthy. Living life with this mentality will lead to an abundance of people in your life.”

I love the concept of a revolving door with relationships. Instead of burning bridges or passing judgement let’s  strive to understand everyone has different needs, wants and desires. This does not make them “wrong” for not seeing things your way. This is a beautiful metaphor. I hope you recall the next time you feel the sting of someone exiting your life whether in business or personally. Love abundantly and create rather than react. These are two things at the top of my to do list for 2009!

Welcome Mom Entrepreneurs, Home Based Business Owners, WAHM, and Everyone Else!

Thanks for stopping by. I am Joyce Bone, millionaire mom and tour guide into all things entrepreneurial. I have an extensive business background and am a wife and mom of three boys. I understand what it is like to juggle work and family. My goal within this blog is to teach you the art of successfully raising a business and a family at the same time. What separates me from others is my network. I am the “millionaire mom reporter”. I have interviewed dozens and dozens of these millionaire moms this year alone. I will be your conduit to mom entrepreneurs with proven track records. These are women who have “been there done that” and conquered! I’ll let you in on a secret…we are all pretty similar. They have fears, doubts and experience ”mommy guilt” just like us .  The difference between the them and the wanna be’s is massive action and fierce determination. If you take enough swings at bat you will ultimately score. These are women who scored to the tune of millions! I will share what I learn by talking to them with you. I will also pull insights from my own life and entrepreneurial career. I reached the brass ring in business when I took a company I co founded public on NASDAQ. It was a true honor and thrill that not very many men have even accomplished. I like to say I did it in “high heels and with a baby on my hip!” I don’t want to be arrogant because anyone who knows me knows I’m the opposite of that but I think women are still under rated in the business world. Those days are changing fast! I have also executed on dozens of real estate transactions as an investor. I even bought, operated and sold a 54 hole miniature golf course once complete with fiberglass elephants, zebras, alligators, apes, etc. on site. My kids loved that deal! I have lots and lots of stories to share.    

My personal goal for this blog is to have a small part in inspiring you to live your ideal life.  My hope is by sharing what I have learned as a home based mom entrepreneur you might find some nuggets to apply to your life. I want to be the one who supports you in being the best you that you can be! I want to lift the veil in your mind and show you what is possible. Here’s a question that changed my destiny: What is your ideal life? I heard that and went “huh”, “hmm”? I was 27 years old and never thought about it. I just did what was expected of me…college, marriage, baby. Wasn’t that it? Once I had all these success markers I realized it was not enough. I was grateful for these blessings but something was missing. I took the time to answer that question and it changed my life. I started my business and my life long love of learning. When I talk about “your ideal life” I am not referring to the one your parents, your spouse, society or the burden you may feel to stay put for your children’s financial security. I am talking about that inner voice in your head that yearns for more or that secret hope in your heart. That is the real you. I want to help you let it out. What are your unique gifts that you can share with the world and be fulfilled doing it?  I won’t lie to you. It takes work to create your ideal life but it can and does happen and most importantly, it can happen for you! I look forward to walking the path you.