COMPLIANCE CORNER

Are There Mulligans in Life?

PlanNet Cares hosted their Inaugural golf event last weekend in Miami and the golfers were offered a chance to purchase a “do over” or Mulligan, to help their game and to raise funds for women and children living in shelters. 

What if it were so easy to get a do over in life? Did you say the wrong thing? Post something you wish you hadn’t? Did you get frustrated with your spouse, child or business partner? 

We all make mistakes. It’s the way we handle them that matters most. You probably don’t ask for a Mulligan when you run a red light or violate a PlanNet policy. But how do you react? Are you defensive? Or are you humble? Do you try to explain away the mistake? Or do you take responsibility and move forward?

Here are some practical ways to handle your mistakes (without needing a Mulligan): 

1) Know the Rules. Every week I write about our PlanNet Policies and Procedures so you can have a better knowledge and understanding of the rules. Each and every one of you have agreed to these rules. When you enrolled as a PlanNet Rep, you checked a little box stating that you have read and agree to the policies– but did you really read them? I mean did you ACTUALLY open up the rules and read them all? HMMMM???? I didn’t think so. Some of you might have opened the document, started to read it, saw it was a little bit longer than anticipated, closed it and you’ve never looked back. I know how it is, life is busy – and reading the rules just doesn’t seem that important. I mean, you aren’t going to break them anyway. You aren’t doing anything wrong or misleading…that you know of.

2) Read the Blog. Each week you have the opportunity to read an article about one rule from that large document – and I explain it for you. That seems like an easy way to know your rules and you don’t have to put in a single ounce of effort. Score! 

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3) Respond Appropriately. If you do break a rule, or if there’s a complaint thrown your way, I’ll probably send you an email. Please read the email and respond. I promise not to get mad at you, threaten you, or make you feel bad. I’m just gonna tell you what’s happened and what we need to do to fix it. Don’t ignore my emails or calls though – PLEASE. If you ignore me, I won’t go away, I’ll just keep coming back. Eventually, ignoring me could get you, and your business, into a lot of trouble. 

When we make mistakes in our lives, personal and professional, the best choice is to respectfully own your actions and try again. 

Apologize for raising your voice, remove that non compliant post, pay your ticket and learn from your mistakes and missteps. Forgive yourself and show grace to others.  We all make mistakes, but let's not allow these knockdowns to keep us down. Offer each other a hand up, and keep moving forward. 

-- Policies and Procedures, located in your Virtual Office in the Information Center (go to Resources, then Policies and Procedures).

~Amanda Restivo, VP, Compliance --  arestivo@plannetmarketing.com

Set your reminder for every Friday to take a few minutes to read the newest PlanNetNow! Don’t miss the latest announcements, recognitions, and the motivation this important communication provides. See you next Friday!

Race to Director - They're on Their Way!

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WHO'S IN THE RACE TO DIRECTOR?

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DIRECTORS IN TRAINING!

Top 10 Directors in Training in the Race, and on their way to One-Star Director!

1.  Sherronna Blow
2.  Kidra Fuller
3.  Dekesha Davis
4.  Sherella Saunders
5.  Dunebari Atam
6.  Amber Washington
7.  Clarinda Burston
8.  Jarmal Stevens
9.  Shenaka Stapleton
10.  Lakedra Gorman


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FOCUSED ON THE FINISH!

Top 10 One-Star Directors with over 200 balanced Active ITAs Fast Approaching Two-Star Director!

1.  Renelda Victor
2.  Stephanie Rooks
3.  Yvette Williams
4.  Vincent Green
5.  Takeya Noble
6.  Lanita Jones
7.  Maya Slade
8.  Rachael Mckeown
9.  Krystal Brown
10.  Calvin Ellerbe

GREAT WORK, TEAM!
LET'S ALL SHOOT FOR THE STARS!

WELCOME TO OUR EAGLES!

The long-awaited Eagle Weekend in Miami, Florida is finally here! PlanNet Marketing is pleased to welcome all of our Eagles who are attending Eagle Weekend 2021! We are looking forward to a great weekend full of training, networking, and fun at this amazing and business-building event!

This weekend’s itinerary:

  • PlanNet Cares Foundation’s First Annual Golf Tournament - Friday

  • Locker Room Sessions featuring an NBA Hall of Famer Keynote Speaker and CEO &  Founder Donald Bradley - Friday evening

  • Moments with Millionaires Sessions - Saturday

  • Eagle Trainings - Saturday

  • All White Yacht Party aboard the SeaFair Miami Mega Yacht - Saturday evening

Check back next week for a recap of all the events, activities, photos and videos from this amazing event!

MEET NEW ONE-STAR DIRECTOR AMY BECKETT!

PlanNet Marketing congratulates Amy Beckett for achieving One-Star Director! Amy lives in Leeds, UK. She tells us, “Luckily it’s a very cosmopolitan and a fun city because I am ridiculously sociable and love meeting new people! 

“I am absolutely over the moon to have achieved Directorship. I’m so grateful to have met the most amazing friends along the way, not only in my direct team, but from the greater organisation too. I cannot wait to be surrounded by them at Convention!  

“I don’t believe that I could have gotten to One-Star Director or 60/60 Club with the mindset that I had 14 months ago when I first joined PlanNet Marketing. I have done a lot of personal development since then, worked on my mindset and read up about (and implemented) the habits of successful people. The IMPLEMENTATION is the crucial part. We get so much value from the amazing Directors within the team, but it’s the ones who use that value and implement it that reap the rewards and gain the successes. 

“I didn’t previously know that you are 42% more likely to achieve your goals if you write them down. For a start, it means that you have actually set goals, but it also means that you will figure out exactly what it is that you need to do to achieve those goals, and consequently you are more likely to take ACTION.

“A dream without a goal is just a wish.
A goal without a plan is just a dream. 
I set myself a goal, I wrote it down, but as a team WE did it ⭐️!!

“Another thing I’ve learnt is there is no substitute for hard work. People ask how you’ve done it and for tips, but the truth is, it’s simply about putting in the hours, taking the physical action, being consistent, disciplined, patient and resilient. Rome wasn’t built in a day but it was certainly worth the time it took to build!”

 
 

THE LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT SHINES ON: CINDY STOROY

1. Where were you born and raised; current city; family; hobbies; past business highlights...
As a first-generation American born to Nigerian parents, I was born and raised in Denton, Texas and currently live in San Antonio, Texas with my husband and business partner, Aaron, and our four beautiful daughters. We love to cruise, play volleyball, and karaoke as a family. We are very blessed to have achieved the PlanNet Pledge in our 8-month run to Directorship because now our girls understand the motivation behind our journey...their future and welfare. Building an enterprise over the past year was both exciting and unnerving.

2. How have you grown or personally developed since joining PlanNet?
As a Director, I love to mentor and coach my team, but what I've also found is that they mentor and coach me in the way they teach me valuable life lessons each and every day. We have the most educated, most militarily-affiliated, and most innovative team members in the travel industry and meeting each and every one of them has been a blessing to our lives.

3. What drives you; what motivates you?
What drives and motivates me is the idea of seeing people's lives changed through this business opportunity. When I hear the stories of how someone came from humble means and used this business to level up, or when I hear stories about the short-term sacrifices people made for long-term vision and goals, I thank God for bringing this opportunity into my life.

4. Who would you consider a role model and why?
My role model is my mother and business partner, Joy Ikeme, a natural-born leader who always knows what to do and when to do it. She never shies away from a challenge and believes that all people, regardless of their mistakes, deserve a second chance. She embodies "impossible is nothing" because she believes that anything is possible and she passed on that idea to me.

5. The three words that describe you best are:
Compassionate, Mentor, and Girl-Mom.

6. If you had some sound advice to give to anyone what would it be?
Resolve to have no regrets! You want to open a business? Do it. You want to go skydiving? Do it. We are only given one life in which we never truly live life to the fullest. No more playing small to make others around you comfortable...live life on your own terms, to the fullest, and watch everything else fall into place.

7. What does your life look like five years from now?
God willing, five years from now, Aaron and I will be Six-Star Directors continuing to help business partners start their businesses and running alongside them as they chase their American dream.

MEET NEW 40/40 CLUB MEMBER LAURA ALLEN-DAVIS!

PlanNet Marketing is pleased to welcome Laura Allen Davis to the 40/40 Club! Laura was born in Louisiana, spent her early years there, but then relocated to Davenport, Iowa, where she currently resides. She says, “My interests include traveling, spending time with family and friends, music, writing, reading, and flower gardening. I currently work for a managed care organization for Medicaid, and I have a small rental property business where I rent out homes to underserved communities and families. Just for fun, I also participate in jewelry vendor events when I can.

“I love, love to travel. I have been traveling for the last 25 years to numerous cities and states, as well as abroad. Travel is my passion.  I travel to the Caribbean Islands often because I love the people, the ocean, the food, the beach, the music, and the warmth! I love everything about it!  One of my most memorable trips was spending ten days in Australia! I was able to spend time in the metropolitan area, the countryside, and the outback. I was able to meet descendants from the Aboriginee people.

“I am very grateful for this opportunity I have with PlanNet Marketing. I have been able to meet and become friends with some wonderful people! I opened my PlanNet Marketing business in November of 2019, however because of life situations, I didn't do much with the business until about August of 2020. I sat down to write out some goals for myself. One of my goals is to retire early and travel, of course! I had an "aha moment;" it dawned on me. I can use my PlanNet Marketing business to help me achieve that goal.  

“I believe achieving success in PlanNet Marketing means staying plugged in, being coachable, consistent, and committed. I am very fortunate to have a fabulous team of other PlanNet Marketing members and leaders that pour into me daily! I'm lucky in that I have multiple mentors I can choose from! My friend, One-Star Director, and the person who introduced me to this opportunity, Cameron Dawson, has been paramount in my success. She is a great example and role model. She is achieving success, so I learn from her, I duplicate her efforts, she leads the charge, and I follow the leader.  I don't try to reinvent the wheel, there is a proven process already in place. So I implement that process in my business daily. I DO SOMETHING with my PlanNet Marketing business every single day. Other leaders encourage personal development, education, training, fellowship, guidance and support. I'm so humbled and so grateful to have people around me who want me to win! I don't take that for granted. It's not like that in every business, and I know that.

“I attribute my success thus far to being coachable and hungry to learn all I can, and operating with integrity.  I have a giver's heart; serving and helping others in whatever way I can is my purpose. PlanNet Marketing lines up with that, allowing me to help others by offering them a chance at financial stability and financial freedom, or whatever their goal might be. I am humbled that others have trusted me enough to go on this journey with me. Nothing makes my heart smile broader than a team member who at first didn't think they could rank up to Bronze or Silver, step out of their comfort zone, and start to believe in themselves; there is no better feeling. I'm right where I should be. I genuinely want others to succeed. I make it about them! If I can help one person believe in themselves, if I can help one person be successful, if I can help one person win!....It all comes back full circle.

“A fun fact about me is the very first time I flew on an airplane, I was six years old. I flew alone from Louisiana to Cleveland, Ohio. At that time, I was the only person in my family to have ever flown on an airplane. Needless to say, I'm still flying!”

PLANNET MARKETING WELCOMES NINE NEW 20/20 CLUB MEMBERS!

 

MEET 20/20 CLUB MEMBER TIMEKA BROOKS!

PlanNet Marketing is pleased to welcome Timeka Brooks to the 20/20 Club! Timeka is originally from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and currently resides in Gonzales, Louisiana. She tells us, “My interests are helping others and elevating my team to success. I have traveled to many different places both domestic and international, but Jamaica is by far my favorite place to vacation.

“I am achieving success at PlanNet Marketing by remaining consistent, coachable and diligent with my goals. Give yourself daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly goals and stick to them. Obtaining success is not a difficult task. Work your business everyday. Put in the work and you will see the results. 

“A fun fact about me is that I love to sing and shop. I’m also very competitive. If you ever doubt me, you're only setting yourself up for disappointment!”

 
 

MEET 20/20 CLUB MEMBER ALEX KEEL!

PlanNet Marketing is pleased to welcome Alex Keel to the 20/20 Club! Alex tells us, “I am a native of the great state of North Carolina, currently residing in Powder Springs, Georgia. I grew up on a farm and learned to be independent at a young age. I joined the Navy in August 1988 and served 21 years, 10 days of active duty before retiring in 2008. I have been employed by the federal government since 2009, and I continue to serve our country and our military veterans. I am a graduate of Saint Leo University with a Master’s degree in Business Administration.

“I love to travel, and I enjoy sports and fishing in my spare time. I have a passion for being better today than I was yesterday and will always strive to bring excellence out of myself and anyone else around me.

“I am loving my PlanNet family and am excited to continue to learn from the awesome leaders in this business. My advice is to stay in direct communication with your upline, building that confidence, staying consistent, being coachable and showing up for your success as part of the team.”

MEET 20/20 CLUB MEMBER MONICA POOLE!

PlanNet Marketing is pleased to welcome Monica Poole to the 20/20 Club! Monica tells us, “It is truly an honor to reach this milestone. So, just a little about myself...I am originally from a small town named Lineville, Alabama. I currently reside in Atlanta, Georgia. I am a full-time social worker and work my business on a part-time basis. My interests include traveling (of course!), spending time with my boyfriend, friends and family, and trying new things. I have traveled to various places such as Vegas (my favorite so far), New Orleans (my second favorite), Savannah, Gatlinburg, Panama City Beach, Jacksonville, Michigan, Virginia Beach, Myrtle Beach, Biloxi, Washington D.C., Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Arizona, Gulf Shores, and Pennsylvania.

“I joined PlanNet Marketing two years ago and don't regret it at all. The business was introduced to me by my sponsor, Two-Star Director Lekia Wallace, who has been an awesome support and constantly challenges me. My advice as a networking representative at PlanNet Marketing is to remain consistent, coachable, stay informed, and practice duplication and work-life balance. I reached this milestone by always introducing the opportunity to people, being consistent, and pouring into my team.

“A fun fact about me is I love trying local foods when I travel.”

MEET 20/20 CLUB MEMBER OLIVIA STOKOE!

PlanNet Marketing is pleased to welcome Olivia Stokoe to the 20/20 Club! She tells us, “Hiya, I'm Liv. I am 24 and am from Newcastle Upon Tyne in the UK and have been in the business for eight months. My interests include social media marketing, fitness and European city breaks because I am obsessed with soaking up the local culture, especially the food. I have travelled to Amsterdam four times and explored Prague last year with a group of friends from university. Since joining this company, I've been able to take my first long haul flight to Dubai, which was a dream trip of mine.  

“My biggest piece of advice for success is to connect with your community and take advice from the many mentors around you, even if they aren't your direct sponsor.  Find someone you aspire to be like within the business, ask questions and be a sponge. Also, something I had never practiced before this business was personal development and self-love. Be your own biggest supporter, have that glass of Prosecco for the smallest achievements because you deserve it, and you will attract more positive experiences as a result.  

“Develop your mindset every single day – I've learnt in this industry that we all have the same opportunity, but mindset is everything and will separate the best from the rest. I live by the quote 'if you think you can't, then you won't’.

“Finally, some fun facts about me:

  • I have used a hair mask every day for the past six weeks (while staying home)

  • I’m going to be a dog mom this summer to a little French Bulldog

  • I am obsessed with avocado on toast 🥑

MEET 20/20 CLUB MEMBER BRITNEY ROBERTS!

PlanNet Marketing is pleased to welcome Britney Roberts to the 20/20 Club! Britney is from a small town in east Texas and currently resides in Longview, TX. She tells us, “I'm a single mom of a princess named Brinleigh who means the absolute world to me! I'm a dental hygienist by day and travel professional by night. 

“Travel has always been a strong passion of mine but I never knew I could make money doing something I love to do! With this business, I have been able to travel the world and take my daughter, family and friends with me! In the past 12 months alone, we have safely taken over 15 trips and are still counting! 

“I am achieving success in PlanNet Marketing by staying focused, staying plugged in and following the system in place!”

MEET 20/20 CLUB MEMBER TATIANA TUCKER!

PlanNet Marketing is pleased to welcome Tatiana Tucker to the 20/20 Club! Tatiana is from Washington, DC and currently resides in Hyattsville, MD. She says, “I love to travel, coach competitive cheerleading and hang out with my two sons, ages six and one. I have traveled all throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. 

“Since joining PlanNet Marketing, I will say the best way to achieve success is to follow what your successful Directors are telling you to do. Also utilize social media to connect with people who you would not otherwise have connected with before. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there. Two fun facts about me are (1) I met Ceelo Brown at the Hard Rock Cafe in New Orleans and (2) I have coached competitive cheerleading for 20 years.

 
 

COMPLIANCE CORNER

Training is important – and it’s required. When you sponsor another Rep into PlanNet Marketing, it’s your responsibility to train that person to be a Rep. You must perform bona fide assistance and training to each of your new Reps to ensure they are properly operating their PlanNet Marketing business. It’s important to keep in touch with your team because that communication from you – their leader, helps keep them focused and on track. Reps who don’t have support often don’t stay focused on the business. They either do nothing (earning no income for themselves or for you) or they choose to stop paying and leave.

What does this “training” look like? It could be a one-on-one sit down in your home or at a local coffee shop, or it could be a small group meeting with you and several new Reps. It could be a weekly phone call or Zoom,  an email you send to check in on them. Texting your individual team members or sending a message on social media works too. The training and assistance offered will look different for each of you. The purpose is what will be similar – to provide support, encouragement, and any training/assistance your team may need.

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You are also encouraged to help monitor your downline to ensure your team of Reps do not make improper product or business claims or engage in any illegal or inappropriate conduct. If you see one of your Reps doing or saying something you know is wrong – make a point to tell them quickly and quietly. No one wants their mistakes outed to everyone on Facebook or to the entire team on a conference call. But it’s important to handle the matter quickly so no wrong information gets out to the public. Find a way to quickly handle the matter, but be kind and understanding with the Rep.

If a Rep doesn’t change something you know is wrong – whether it’s a post on social media or a poor business practice – if you spoke to your Rep and they didn’t change their ways, just send an email to me at Compliance@plannetmarketing.com. I’ll contact them as well, and together we can work to help them find a compliant way to handle their business.

-- Policies and Procedures Section 6.2, located in your Virtual Office in the Information Center (go to Resources, then Policies and Procedures).

~Amanda Restivo, VP, Compliance --  arestivo@plannetmarketing.com

Set your reminder for every Friday to take a few minutes to read the newest PlanNetNow! Don’t miss the latest announcements, recognitions, and the motivation this important communication provides. See you next Friday!