Tag «Tips for Direct Sellers»

Are you Holiday Ready?

I originally made this video in October 2015. Here are some pointers for capitalizing on holidays with your direct selling business. Share the products your company has to offer for the holidays! Most companies have something for all of the major holidays not just the fall/early winter holidays I mentioned in the video. Think gifts! …

Tip Tuesday: Samples Sell

Take note. Samples Sell. People LOVE to try before they buy! Especially with cosmetics, skin care, fragrance, home fragrance, and food products people want to know that they will like the product. Something that sets direct sales consultants apart from other companies and even sometimes representatives apart from other representatives is samples. When people can …

Tip Tuesday: The Power of Follow-Up

In direct sales it is important to follow-up with your leads. Leads can be potential customers or potential business partners. It is important to find a way you can follow-up with these leads and stay in touch so that they come to you should they ever change their mind. There is a difference in following …

Tip Tuesday: Start With Who Do You Know

Build Your Who Do You Know List FROGS: Make a list of these people whether you think they will be interested or not. You may be surprised by how many names you can come up with. Avon recommends challenging yourself to come up with 50 names to start. Friends Relatives Organizations–clubs, school, work, etc. Geography–Neighbors–places …

How do you spend your weekends? Do you work your business?

Are you in Direct Sales? How do you spend your weekends? Do you work your business? Advice for finding time during the weekend to work your business…

If It Sounds Too Good To Be True It Probably Is, How To Avoid Scams and Fraud In Your Business

I see new representatives in my business ask all the time about if something sounds fishy or not. Basically, if it sounds too good to be true it probably is and it is best to go with your gut instinct. The most common red flag will be email scammers that will email you to order …

Direct Sales Tips: Home Parties

Home parties are a wonderful way to get new customers and recruits for any direct selling company that lets you do them. There is a world of resources out there for party planning. I know my company provides resources and then you can find a lot online through a simple Google search. The key to …