Network-interact with other people to exchange information and develop contacts, especially to further one's career.I witnessed an interesting phenomena play out on several social media threads yesterday.   The topic was saturation.  The question was "Have you ever used brand X".  People were commenting if they had or had not.  The good news was that … Continue reading Do we really know how to network

With so much negative news, we (at DSi) fell in love with this story of heart and true customer service from Southwest!    Be blessed by it and make time to be a blessing!CHICAGO Michael Geheren, WGN — It’s the news a parent never wants to get. Peggy Uhle was on a plane at Midway Airport … Continue reading Daily Dose of Happy- Southwest Airlines

http://drdst.blogspot.com/2015/06/pasta-with-herbs.htmlAs busy women we often buy into the concept that we don't have time to cook.   With a little prep, little creativity and a little help... we can both bring home the bacon and fry it up in the pan!  Here is a new favorite that takes under 15 minutes.  It makes a great … Continue reading Pasta with Herbs

Author's note: I could have selected a controversial headline for this piece but it would have only cheapened the message.In this age of change and controversy, I implore my fellow bloggers to be responsible in your content. If you are a blogger then you know a little secret that we all share... the content is … Continue reading An Open Letter to Fellow Bloggers

Saturation continues to plague the success of people in Direct Selling.  Other industries do not seem to suffer from it as much.  Small towns and large have more Starbucks and McDonalds than one can imagine.  Look up the number of churches in your area.  You will find an abundance. They are not worried, so why … Continue reading Why Saturation Doesn’t Matter

If you want your business to pay like a business, you have to treat it like a business.  Over and over, I see three main areas where entrepreneurs sabotage their businesses. 1. Their daily agenda does not support their goals.  They let the day plan itself.  Success requires a schedule framework, specific tasks that build … Continue reading Business Boot Camp

Time for  a little tough love.  Here it is...You can't ride 2 horses with one rear end, period. My facebook feed is like a multiple personalities ward...Buy from me!  I sell XYZ and it is the best.  Three posts later,  I sell PDQ and it is the best.  A bit further down and the same … Continue reading Why 2 businesses probably aren’t helping you

Memorial Day is always a somber occasion for me.   I believe it is 10 years as an Army Wife.   While it has become a celebratory cook out and long weekend for much of the US, the military family holds true to the tradition of honoring the fallen.  It is a sad day on … Continue reading On this Memorial Day

We are proud to feature Trisha Lewis of Perfectly Posh as this week's Profile in Success!  Trisha has an amazing story to share about how direct sales is building her dream life!"Growing up, I always wanted to be a nurse and was privileged to pursue that dream. I received mynursing degree in 2002, and worked … Continue reading Profiles in Success Trisha Lewis Perfectly Posh

For our new Profiles in Success series, I thought I would start with my story.I was raised the eldest child of a single Mom.  We were latch key kids before it was a "thing".   We got dropped off to an empty house, had snacks in an empty house and did homework in an empty … Continue reading Profiles in Success 1