Very often we have great conversations in our private DSI group. Today was about this social media image. I had to stop and blog about this concept. In a word DON'T... do not... danger Will Robinson....I repeat ... don't go there!Why? Well here are just a few reasons:#1 You destroy the retail credibility of your … Continue reading Kitnapping

We were having a discussion in the Direct Sales Institute group about the hazards of the use of the {R} word, RECRUIT used as a noun to describe a new Consultant.Verbiage is everything in our business.  We use great verbiage to describe our product, we build desire for our show experience... yet, we drop the … Continue reading Give Recruit the Boot!

Today would have been Jim Rohn's 84th Birthday.  Jim is a man I never met, who helped to change the course of my life.  Through books, tapes and Cd's, he expanded my vision, my understanding of life and my potential.   My very first Jim Rohn tape was, the Set of the Sail.  I will … Continue reading Happy Birthday Jim

  1. Let the music move you- Music has a powerful ability to alter our mood.  Spend a little time creating a happy music mix.  To make the cut, this song has to make you smile and tap your toes.  Use this "tool" to chase away the blah!2. Turn that frown upside down- you will be … Continue reading 6 ways to live a happier life

I was so honored to appear on the Mind Aware Show this morning.  My topic, quit over complicating your business! Most people who struggle do so because they are making their direct sales business harder than it is!  We want things to change but WE don't want to have to change in order for things … Continue reading Quit Over Complicating It

"Party Trains" Yay or Nay?I get questions about party trains daily,  so I thought I would devote a little blog space to it.  A Party Train is an upcycled version of an old kitchen towel club.  I can tell you from experience that I sent out  lot of kitchen towels and received very few in … Continue reading Party trains

More sizzling July tips to increase your sales!Tip 3- Get social!Get out of your house, load your car and go get eyeball to eyeball with your clients. Let her feel, smell and taste the product. Help her fall in love with it! Don't drop a catalog in the mail, go visit her and bring a catalog along with a … Continue reading Ugghh… Its July Tip 3

July Success Tip 2Continuing our tips to make July sizzle!Tip 2- Stop hiding behind the computerPick up the PHONE and make a connection this month! Technology has made us LAZY and fearful. CONNECTING with clients is ESSENTIAL to building the relationship. The relationship is essential to residual sales (and recruiting). You can't have one with … Continue reading Uggghh…..its July Tip 2

July is in full swing and July is where champions are born! It isn't the easiest of months but you CAN have a rocking month! It just requires a different strategy.  If bookings are not going your way, try a different tact. It is NOT ok to give up on July. {YOU} are better than … Continue reading Ugghhh…..its July!

Are you using color to your advantage in your sales business?   Chances are that you sell a product that comes in colors.  Seasonal color trends are not just for clothing and makeup!  They appear in home decor, candles, cookware, accessories and even bath and body products. "Edutain" your clients with a little color trend … Continue reading Fun with Color