5 Traits of a Great Consultant
You’ve started your direct sales business and you want to be the best consultant ever. There are several traits you should possess to become known as a great consultant to your hostesses and recruits. First and foremost, a great consultant is honest. They are honest in every area of their life and they will not […]
Don’t Let Fear Get In Your Way of Success
If you’re reading this you 1) are afraid of success and 2) would like to find a “cure” for that fear. You probably started your direct sales business because you wanted or needed more money, were looking for a business you could run while raising your kids or something like that. Whatever the reason, you […]
Direct Sales:It’s All About The Momentum
What do you think of when you read the word momentum? Think of a marathon runner, keeping the pace, never slowing down to let the person on his tail overtake him. Just as a marathon runner holds a steady pace, so as to not expend his energy too quickly and sputter out, so should we […]
Build That Momentum: Booking Your First Six Shows
You’ve signed the agreement and paid for your starter kit. You’re excited about starting a new career in the company that sells your favorite products and now it’s time to book your first shows. The key to success in your direct sales business is holding shows, selling products and recruiting new team members. To get […]
5 Traits To Becoming a Good Leader
Whether on purpose or by accident, you just recruited your first person into your direct sales company! You’re excited, she’s excited and you are both ready to hit the streets running. How do you know if you’re a good leader or not? By making yourself aware of the 5 Traits of a Good Leader. If […]
5 Steps To Building Your New Direct Sales Business
You just started a brand new career in direct sales! You’re pumped, excited, and ready to hit the streets with your awesome product and you just know everyone will want to buy something from you. Excitement is contagious and it is possible that your family and friends will help you get started I the beginning […]
100 is the Key to Success
photo credit: Grzegorz ?obi?ski Did you recently join a Direct Sales company? Or have you been with a company for awhile and stalled? The question I hear most from frustrated moms is — “How can I gain and keep momentum in Direct Sales?” or “How do I build my business?” I ask them “Did you […]
Manage Your Inbox
Is your email out of control? Does it take you longer to sift through your inbox than you have time to spend in the office? Don’t be afraid to turn your computer on! A recent direct sales training event showed me how important it is to manage your email. During the call we spoke very briefly […]
Keeping your Direct Sales Calendar Full
As you probably already know, the way to money and success in a direct sales business is to keep your calendar full and happy with parties, vendor fairs or other events focused on selling your company’s products. There are many ways to insure a full calendar when you first start with your company: 1. Host […]
Creating Your 2009 Home Business Plan
Home Party Businesses Need Business Plan I replaced my full time job with my home party business in about 9 months. I am often asked “what is your secret?” referring to my successes in my home party plan business. The secret is that I treat it like a business or a profession. There are certain […]