Now, let's compare that to my actual earnings
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Although I missed my goal, that's as close as I've ever been so I'm fairly satisfied with that.  Another positive trend is the continued growth each month when compared to last year.  When you look at the chart above, green numbers mean that my earnings were greater than the same period last year.  Lots of green is good, black and red are not

​Another number I like to watch is my active personal customers.  Continued growth here will contribute to my long term success as an AMSOIL dealer.  

Each customer type has different earnings potential.  If I wanted to maximize my income, I'd focus on developing the most profitable customer types but for now, I'm just looking for general growth

What's next:
I'm going to continue with what I've been doing for the balance of the year and also want to help spread the word to more people about the AMSOIL business opportunity.  I genuinely believe that becoming an AMSOIL dealer is once of the best decisions I've ever made and want to help more people discover it too...maybe through these blog posts

​How to Become an AMSOIL Dealer
If you would like to become an AMSOIL Dealer yourself, and would like my help in doing so, please use this link to learn more (or just call me).  When you become a dealer, be sure to use my referral #5110482 when prompted.  This way you will automatically join my team and we will be able to work together

If this is your first time reading my AMSOIL Dealer income reports, welcome.  I create these posts primarily for my own use as a journal of my progress and experiences as an Independent AMSOIL Dealer but also to help you decide if becoming an AMSOIL Dealer is a good idea for you as well.

If you don't want to read the post, I earned roughly $23,245 USD ($30,333 CAD) in commissions from AMSOIL 2019 including my growth bonus

With that said, let's have a quick look at how December, 2019 went...
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December, 2019 Income (USD):
Goal: N/A
Actual:  $1398.42 (+31.64 vs December, 2018)
Difference:  N/A

​My December, 2019 AMSOIL earnings were up a whopping 31.64% vs December, 2019.  I'm going to give myself credit for this growth and not just chalk it up to good luck.  I spent some time in October and November working on my website and also doing so work locally to get some additional traffic and sales.  I feel my December sales were a reflection of this work.

2019 Growth Bonus
What's not shown in the spreadsheet above is that I also qualified for a growth bonus of $976.10 USD

So, if I add my growth bonus to my December commissions, that's a total of $2354.64 USD for the month.  Not bad at all.
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​Active Personal Customers:
Goal:  N/A
Actual:  282 (+4 vs last month)
Difference:  N/A

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​What happened:
I did not work on my AMSOIL business at all in December.  Between visiting family, taking a trip to Mexico and various other distractions, my December earnings were 100% passive.

I'm so grateful for having discovered the AMSOIL Dealer Opportunity that has allowed me to earn passive income like this.

​2020 Income Goal by Month:
In previous posts, I had said my goal was:

As of right now, I still plan to quit my day job but I may change the date at which I do that.  I've made some changes over there that have improved that situation dramatically so the pressure to quit has been reduced - I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not.
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​How to Become an AMSOIL Dealer
If you would like to become an AMSOIL Dealer yourself, and would like my help in doing so, please use this link to learn more (or just call me).  When you become a dealer, be sure to use my referral #5110482 when prompted.  This way you will automatically join my team and we will be able to work together

Last month, I made the decision to focus on my AMSOIL business in 2020 and I set the goal of earning $4600 per month by December 2020.  Although I'm still a long ways off from my goal, I did see some growth in November and feel that I made some positive steps toward earning my financial goal by this time next year.

Let's have a quick look at the numbers...
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My November, 2019 AMSOIL earnings were up 8.52% vs November, 2018.  I'm not sure if this was just a fluke or if my recent increase in effort has already started to pay off but I'm happy to see the growth.
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If I have a strong December, I may even qualify for a growth bonus this year - I'll need to finish the year with a growth of at least 4% or $21,632 to get the bonus.  It' going to be close!

I mentioned in a previous post that I will have to grow my Active Personal Customers by roughly 32 per month if I am going to reach my goal for 2020.  I'm happy to see that I grew my active customer base by 5 this month but I'll have to get much better if I am to see real improvement.  

Something I may have to think about is how to stop loosing preferred customers / dealers each month.  I loose around 6 or so each month.  I'm not sure what to do about this but it will be something to keep in mind moving forward.

I've Changed my Goal
I've decided to change the wording of my goal slightly.  Originally I had it written as "This will allow me to become a full-time AMSOIL dealer starting January 1st, 2021" but, deep down, I don't want to work my AMSOIL business full-time.  I like that fact that I can just work on the business when I feel like or when time permits.  Therefore, I've changed the last sentence of my goal to now read "This will allow me to quit my day job starting January 1st, 2021"

Although it pays well, I'm not passionate about my day job.  The idea of quitting that job may be the motivation I need to work harder at AMSOIL so that I can afford to quit that other job once and for all.

​Action to be taken:
Reaching my goal of $4600 in monthly income by December, 2020 is going to be a challenge. 

Remove distractions - Stay Focused!
I genuinely think this is going to be my biggest struggle but if I work continuously on my AMSOIL business throughout 2020, I'm sure I'll make positive improvements

Improve my SEO skills
I've always liked SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and back in the day, this is how I build all of my other businesses and even launched my AMSOIL business.  Google is smarter now and I've not really improved my skills so what I've done in the past doesn't really work any more.  I need to sharpen my skills and get better every day

Don't be an undercover agent
This is a silly term Real Estate Agents use.  Essentially it means to let people know that you are a Realtor - or in this case, an AMSOIL Dealer.  I've ordered myself an AMSOIL sweater to wear and will also order an AMSOIL jacket once my budget permits.  I believe this will open up more opportunities for conversations with folks about AMSOIL and how I sell AMSOIL products

I have a lot of other ideas but for now, that's the short term plan.

If I break my goals down, all I have to do is find just one new customer per day.  I don't think that will be too hard.

I hope you found this interesting.  Feel free give me a call if you have any questions about becoming an AMSOIL dealer yourself.  I'd be happy to help.

'till next

Rob
the AMSOIL Guy
Dealer #5110482

In this post, I'm going to do my best to show you how to become an Independent AMSOIL Dealer in Canada - like me.  I'll also try to answer some of the commonly asked questions that people ask when they are considering becoming an AMSOIL Dealer.

This post is NOT for you if you want to sell AMSOIL from your retail / brick and mortar store.  We call that our Retail on the Shelf program.  You can learn more about that program here or by calling me directly

An Independent AMSOIL Dealer is more like an outside sales rep.  He or she is usually home based and works to sell AMSOIL products directly to the end user and also helps establish wholesale accounts with retailers and commercial users.

I'm going to assume you have already decided that you'd like to become a Dealer and you are just wondering how to do so.  If you are undecided, here's some great additional information that may help
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How do I Join?
Joining is really quite simple.
Just click here and complete the registration form.
​If you would like to work with me, be sure to use my name and referral number when prompted (Rob McLean ZO#5110482)
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What do I get with my Dealership?
When you become an AMSOIL Dealer, you will have access to the full line of AMSOIL products at Dealer pricing, access to AMSOIL's Dealer-exclusive website called the Dealer Zone, a Dealer Starter Kit, free training from AMSOIL University Online and a free subscription to AMSOIL Magazine.
Of course, you will also be able to connect with me any time if you have questions or need help with anything.
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What if I decided a dealership isn't right for me?
I generally suggest to everyone to give your AMSOIL Business a solid effort for at least one year.  However, if you decide that your really don't want to be an AMSOIL Dealer, you can return your dealer kit (complete and in resalable condition) within 30 days and AMSOIL will refund your registration fee in full.
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Do I have to sponsor other AMSOIL Dealers?
No, but it certainly helps grow your income.  A strong group of Dealers you’ve recruited helps increase your income more consistently over time.
As an AMSOIL Dealer, you will have six different ways to earn income.  Sponsoring others into the AMSOIL Business is just one and is not required for you to be successful.
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How do I earn commissions?
Every time you or one of your customers or accounts makes a purchase, you earn a commission.  The more products you sell and the more products your accounts purchase, the more you'll earn.
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​In your role as an AMSOIL Dealer, you will help your customers set up their own wholesale accounts (Dealer, Retail on the Shelf, Commercial Account, Preferred Customer etc.) Once your customer's account is set up, and they place an order, you will earn a commission on their purchase regardless of how they place their order.

You may also qualify for additional bonuses and reward like the annual growth bonus and car allowance
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See my AMSOIL Dealer Income Reports for more information on earning commission

Do you have questions?
Hopefully that answered some of your questions but, feel free to give me a call if you'd like to talk about it further.  I'll do everything I can to help you get started and earn some money.

'till next time

Rob
the AMSOIL Guy
Dealer #5110482

PS, if you decide to become an AMSOIL Dealer, please be sure to reference my name and dealer number 5110482 - Doing so will allow me to help you and it will also help me grow my business - we will both win when you are successful
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Active Personal Customers:
Goal:  N/A
Actual:  273
Difference:  N/A

2020 Income Goal by Month:
It looks like 2019 will finish with an approximate income of $24,000 USD or $2,000 per month.  To reach my goal of $4600 for the month of December, 2020 I'll need to increase my income by $250 per month each and every month of 2020.  Here's how I came to that conclusion:

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Action to be taken:
Reaching my goal of $4600 in monthly income by December, 2020 is going to be a challenge. 

They say however that you have to set challenging goals if they are to motivate you.  I'm going to work on staying focused, eliminated distractions and sharpening my skills as I finish out 2019 and movie into 2020.

If I break my goals down, all I have to do is find just one new customer per day.  I don't think that will be too hard.

Once again, these posts are primarily for my own use, to help me clear my thoughts and measure my progress toward my goals but I hope this helps you in some way.

'till next

Rob
the AMSOIL Guy
Dealer #5110482
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How to Become an AMSOIL Dealer
If you would like to become an AMSOIL Dealer yourself, and would like my help in doing so, please use this link to learn more (or just call me).  When you become a dealer, be sure to use my referral #5110482 when prompted.  This way you will automatically join my team and we will be able to work together

I had a phone call the other day from one of my retail accounts in New Brunswick.  They are really nice folks and place a stocking order every month or two.

The problem is, I'm in BC and they are about as far away from me as possible.  They are accustomed to having sales rep call on them in person to answer questions, introduce new products and check stock etc.  They don't really like phoning or emailing me with questions so they asked if I had a colleague that could drop by to see them from time-to-time.  Unfortunately, I don't have another AMSOIL dealer on my team in that area so I had to so no.

This got me thinking...I need to grow my dealer team in the Maritimes. 

Do you live and work in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick or PEI or do you know of anyone that lives and works in the Maritimes that is already calling on auto parts stores and mechanic shops?  If so, I would love to help them become an AMSOIL Dealer and I may even be able to transfer this account to him/her depending on where exactly they live.

You can learn more about becoming an AMSOIL Dealer here but let them know that AMSOIL Dealers are Independent business owners and are paid 100% on commission.  He or she would be able to work full-time or part-time but I'd really prefer to work with someone that is already in sales and has a very strong desire to grow the business in the area.

I'll help just about anyone with honesty and integrity become a dealer and will do my best to help even if all they are looking for is the opportunity to earn some extra money but the ideal candidate would already be in sales, calling on retail stores, automotive shops, motorsports dealers etc.  

Alternatively, the new dealer could be calling on commercial operations such as mining, logging, fishing, forestry etc. where the dealer's accounts would have a use for our products.

If you know of anyone that may be interested in my help in becoming an AMSOIL Dealer in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick or PEI, please share this post with him/her or better yet, contact me with their info and I'll reach out directly

Thanks, 

Rob
the AMSOIL Guy
Dealer #5110482

I'm writing this post for myself - to remind me to stay focused but maybe you'll get some value from it as well...

One of the biggest challenges I face as an entrepreneur is losing focus.  With some many opportunities available, I find myself moving from one idea to the next to the next and often at the detriment to what is truly important.  Sometimes I'll stick with an idea for a few months, other times I find myself flip flopping several times per day!  Not only does this slow down my progress in all areas, it creates a lot of unnecessary  stress.

Like I mentioned last week, 2020 is the year that I have committed to focusing on my AMSOIL business and believe it or not, this will be an enormous challenge for me.  Is I am writing this, I am thinking about my other businesses and the income opportunities that I haven't even started yet but I know, focusing will bring me the success that I am seeking with AMSOIL.

In his book, The One Thing, Garry Keller talks about how being singular of mind is the answer to finding more success and less stress.  I highly recommend that book by the way.

How will I stay focused on AMSOIL in 2020

1. I will not start any new businesses.
2. I will write down any ideas I have for new businesses but will not take any action on those ideas
3. I will refer out all new clients in my day job
4. I will read my AMSOIL goal daily and share that goal with my friends and family so that they can remind me to stay focused

Small reminders to stay focused
I am re-designing my workspace.  I spend the majority of my time in my home office at my computer.  In addition to reading my AMSOIL goals daily, I am setting up some visual reminders including

1. Set my computer desktop image to be the Ford FOCUS in the picture above - DONE
2. Hang my AMSOIL Calendar on the wall beside my computer - DONE
3. Order myself an AMSOIL coffee mug and water bottle to use at my computer - DONE

The Big One - connect with a team
I think one of the most important things I can do is build a team of like minded people around me that are also committed to building an AMSOIL business.  I have a few guys on my team that are doing well that I haven't spoken to for a while.  For team building in 2020, I plan to

1. Reach out to each dealer in my team and try to re-connect
2. Help others discover the AMSOIL business and build a relationship with him/her if needed.  This will benefit me as well as the other person

Oh, by the way
You may notice that I post links to AMSOIL products and the AMSOIL business opportunity throughout this website and in my blog posts.  If you would like to support me, please use those links and my referral number (5110482) when you purchase your AMSOIL products or, if you would like to join my AMSOIL team

'till next time

Rob
the AMSOIL Guy
Dealer #5110482
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Hi and welcome to my new AMSOIL dealer blog page!  I'm glad you stopped by.

I created this blog for two reasons:

1. To help me journal my experiences as an AMSOIL dealer and clarify my thoughts.  I plan to talk about my income goals, what is working for me, and what isn't.  My hope is that by writing down or journaling my experiences, it will help me stay focused on my goals and also make positive progress.
2. A side benefit of my writing is that my thoughts may help you either become an AMSOIL dealer or, if you already are one, to find success by following some of what is working for me as well.

A little more information about me
I've been an AMSOIL Dealer since mid 2014.  I initially stumbled upon the AMSOIL business opportunity while searching for synthetic oil for my diesel Mercedes Sprinter RV.  In an attempt to save some money on my own purchases, I signed up to become a dealer.  Based on the fact that I was just trying to get a discount on my own purchases, I probably should have just become a Preferred Customer but boy am I glad I "accidentally" become a dealer and not a Preferred Customer.

After a few months of receiving the monthly magazines from AMSOIL, I could see the potential to also earn a little extra money on the side so I started to dabble with a few Craigslist ads and started to make a few sales.  Most of my sales were to guys with Harley Davidson motorcycles that wanted some 20W-50.  I'd purchase a case of 20W-50 and store it in my basement then guys would come to my house to pick up between 3-5 quarts and I'd make $10 or so.  I wasn't getting rich but it was fun.

Then, something unexpected happened...I got a cheque (check) in the mail from AMSOIL for $16 USD.  Huh?!  Why did they send me a cheque????   As it turns out, not only could I earn profits from buying the oil at wholesale then selling it at retail, I could also earn commissions on my sales.

That's when the light finally turned on!

After that, I started to dig in to the AMSOIL business further and learn how it all works.  

My AMSOIL dealer income
Part of the reason I created this blog is to keep track of my past income.  I'll share my earnings in more detail in future posts but here is a quick summary

Note:  Even though I am in Canada, I am able to sell throughout North America and AMSOIL pays me in USD so I'll report everything in USD

2014 - Approximately $600 USD.  I suppose if I tried hard enough, I could find the actual number but, I seam to recall earning somewhere around $600 USD in my first year - this was just a 1/2 year

2015 - Approximately $6000 USD.  I honestly don't recall my exact income but I remember thinking to myself that I had earned enough to make a car payment and also remember setting a goal for the coming year to have my income cover my mortgage payment

2016 - $23,794 USD.  The AMSOIL Dealer back-end shows my actual income each month for the current year and three previous years.  Holy cow...things are growing and looking good!

2017 - $27,570 USD.  This has been my best year to-date.  

2018 - $20,866 USD.  2018 was an interesting year.  I essentially quite my AMSOIL business to focus on my day job.  This was both a good and bad thing.  The bad was that my AMSOIL income went down.  The good was I did virtually nothing and still earned $20,866 USD!  

2019 - As of September, I'm at $17,079 so will likely finish the year at around $23,000 USD or so.  I may also qualify for a growth bonus of approximately $1000 USD.  I did a little bit more work on my AMSOIL business in 2019 vs 2018 but, for the most part, this is fairly passive income.

My Goal For 2020
I've decided that 2020 will be a year that I put more effort into my AMSOIL business and as such, have set the following challenging but attainable financial goal for myself.
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Thanks again for reading this far, if you have any questions about becoming an AMSOIL dealer yourself feel free to give me a call or send me an email.  

'till next time

Rob
the AMSOIL Guy
Dealer #5110482
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