Money Making Activities or Time Suckers
There are so many aspects in running a successful direct sales business it can get overwhelming if we let it. Do you find yourself continually running out of time and not getting anywhere in your business – just doing busy work? If so, then you are probably spending your time on “time suckers” instead of […]
Getting Bookings to Hold
Congratulations, you have 12 shows scheduled in your datebook or on your calendar. You’ve scheduled 3 for this week and 2 for the following week. Then, you have four the week after that and the other three are scattered across the following month. If you want to make sure that none of them cancel then […]
Games & Giveaways: Do They Really Increase Your Business?
Everyone loves playing games and winning free stuff. Depending on how they’re used, games and giveaways can benefit your business or they can hurt your business. The types of games we’re talking about here are the ones you play at your shows. For example, some consultants play games or offer giveaways at their shows for […]
7 Responses to Common Objections in Direct Sales
If you’ve been in direct sales any length of time or have held at least one show, you have probably already heard at least two or three objections. Don’t ya just love the excuses reasons people come up with as to why they don’t want to buy your product, host a party or join the […]
Avoiding the Last Minute Cancellations
You’ve worked hard to get your calendar booked for the dates you want to hold shows. You’ve coached your hostesses. You’re packed and ready to walk out the door and the phone rings. It’s tonight’s hostess and she’s decided to cancel. There’s no emergency, she just feels like no one is going to come, or […]
Direct Sales: Tapping Your Warm Market For Business Growth
I just love sales lingo! “Warm market”, whoever thought of that term anyway?! Your warm market consists of the people who have a need for your product and are probably expecting a call from you. Perhaps you got their name from your sales director because a consultant quit and that customer needs some TLC. Your […]
Direct Sales: Finding New Business In Your Cold Market
You started your direct sales business and every single on of your friends, family and their friends and family are your customers. Now it’s time to branch out and get some brand new customers. Where do you look? Where do you find brand new customers that have never heard of the company or tried the […]
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 […]
Attending Your Direct Sales Company’s Annual Conference
Should you take the time to attend your company’s direct sales annual conference? The answer is yes! Do you like how that was short and to the point? There are many important reasons to attend but today we’ll cover 6 of the really good ones. Get Motivated Need some motivation in your business? Go to […]