Are YOU Directly Successful?
Directly Successful is a place where those in direct sales can share information, tips, resources and skill sets to help one another become just as successful as we want to be. I have met so many people who are themselves enjoying the freedom of owning their own business. I have also seen how much money each and every company puts into training their distributors. Imagine if members from each company came together to share those valuable tips, tricks and ideas!? Isn't everyone looking to sell and recruit, and some of us use parties or in home presentations to showcase our products? What if I were to tell you that I, alone, have some tips that will knock your socks off where internet marketing and public speaking are concerned? What if I told you that you are likely boring? (oops that was my inside voice talking on the outside) What I mean is...I have, in my almost 39 years, been to countless in home gatherings. Most of those presenters had GREAT products, but many were themselves about as exciting as clipping toe nails on a Sunday. So...what if we all gave one another our best tips for live presentations? Ideas to get them to book a show of their own...we all know people (especially women) are motivated by certain things.
So, I'll be honest, my motivation here is to put out there what I know in hopes of getting some juicy nuggets in return. Many other forums keep like with like....the bling girls are over here, the vitamins are over there, skin care off with their smooth skin and pretty complexions (inside voice again, sorry. I really have nothing against women with flawless skin!). I digress...here let's all use those great ideas to help one another achieve the level of success we each deserve!
You've hit the nail on the head when it comes to direct sales. I've been there! I now have close family members asking, promising, begging, guilting me in to parties, joining, purchasing....
There's so much money to be made in these businesses if you go about it the right way.
Kelly's suggestions are great. If your mother offers to host a party... fabulous! Don't start your business off by pushing your closest allies away. So...great that you are so excited about your new business, but don't force your it on those closest to you.
Why don't you ask them to discretely drop your card on lobby table in their office building?
Creatively distributing your card works wonders! What if you left your card on the table at the next restaurant you went to? What if you left a few in the restroom? Look for all of the free advertising you can get.... got twins? Put your card in their monthly newsletter (it's free!). Get your nails done? See if your nail girl will put your cards out.
Ok that's all I have to say for now.
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It is so true. Don't push people away. When you are enthusiastic about starting a "new career" in direct sales, others may be a little sketchy. Be creative getting the shows, your name out there, etc. but don't scare your family and friends away. When they see that you are working really hard and are able to get the business going, they will be on board and offer to have a party instead of you guilting them into it. You will be more successful when the offer.
Nothing is easy in this world. If it is, then something is off. You need to work hard at what you are doing to be successful, however, if done correctly, you will reap the benefits better, faster, longer and eventually easier.
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Involve your audience! You don't have to be a comedian to keep their attention! If you ask questions during your presentations, it helps. The sillier you are, the more fun you have, and the more fun THEY have. Women don't have enough fun in their lives. They LOVE to be around people who are enthusiastic. It's a phenomenon to them. Make them all want to be like you.
Study people! Dale Carnegie died in 1952. His theory of the study of people is still taught today. He was the pioneer of all the motivation seminars that people pay thousands of dollars to attend. Life coaching, life skills will help you with your business as well as your personal life. You are selling every day! You are selling when you want to go to the beach for vacation and your partner wants to go camping. Sales used to be a bad word. It truly is a profession. Study it.
With all the texting, emailing, people forgot how to connect with people. Learn people, learn what a smile can do. When people say, "Hi, how are you?" Instead of answering, "Fine", give the answer, "Absolutely Fabulous". Watch the reactions. They will all want to know WHY you are absolutely fabulous.
Notice customer service. The next time you are in your grocery store, notice if the clerk says hello to you. When you go to the bank, see if the teller says thank you. Pay attention to eye contact.
You have to BELIEVE in yourself, you have to BELIEVE in your product, and you have to BELIEVE in your company.
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Great words of advice Linda! I agree that women just don't have enough fun in their lives! Thanks for you post, I hope you'll keep coming back.
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Thanks Kelly for this wonderful site. I know we all can learn lots from one another. I agree it can be so hard when you are dealing with your closest friends. You don't want to get resentful toward them that they won't book that party when they say 100 times, they will have a party for you!!! I know you have so many ideas to share and I hope I can learn from you and maybe offer something in return!!! Thanks! Laurie
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Oh my gosh. I had no idea of starting a business until I found this site. I may just try something. What great advise. I felt like I was talking to a friend that really wanted to help me succeed and no sugarcoating from this gal. Thanks
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