It is no surprise that I am a huge advocate of Direct Sales. I think we offer a better product at a better price with far superior customer service. I love finding new favorites to share! Here is one from Initial Outfitters. I love to cook and go through many cutting boards. Initial Outfitters … Continue reading Favorite Things Initial Outfitters
Direct Sales Drive Time
I often hear direct sellers bemoan having to hold home shows an hour away from their homes. I am not sure when we (as direct sellers) get the message that we should be exempt from commutes in our work. 94% of America commutes to work, we are no different. It may be helpful to remember … Continue reading Direct Sales Drive Time
Lessons of the Board
Yesterday in Nashville, I conducted a special leadership seminar. We ended with my favorite exercise, Board Breaking. The exercise is designed to help people push past fears, to release self limiting beliefs and focus on the life they love. People walk away from this exercise with a variety of lessons and the lessons are different … Continue reading Lessons of the Board
Mother’s Day Selling
Sales is about service! Approach Mother's Day selling from a service stance.1. Determine your {Best} sellers. People need you to make the decision easy for them. They don't have time to shop from the catalog or the website. A sales representative missed a pretty good sale from me the other day because I didn't have … Continue reading Mother’s Day Selling
The Leadership Bias
Are you a Leader?Are you really? Do you think like a leader or do you think like a manager? Do you act like a leader? Or do you act like a manager?A leadership bias is very different from a manager bias. Not too long ago, I watched a good friend struggle with the latter … Continue reading The Leadership Bias
The Starfish
Years ago, I heard a story in a workshop that has shaped my path every since. It was the story of the starfish and at its heart are 3 distinct lessons: 1. Do what you can where you can. 2. Never be daunted by the size of the task. 3. Make a difference one person … Continue reading The Starfish
googleplus
5 Things I Adore About Google PlusI am not here to pull you away from that comfy security blanked of Facebook but I am seriously in {LOVE} with G+! Try not to think of G+ as either/or but rather... AND! Here are my top 5 features for Direct Sellers and Leaders!1. Circles. {LOVE} You can categorize … Continue reading googleplus
Scrambling or Celebrating
Are you Scrambling or Celebrating?Ahhh... the last day of the month. Are you stressed over your numbers or celebrating the victory? The difference is what you do on the {FIRST} day of the month. March brings a do over..every month does. So use it this month. Do what you can for February but tomorrow get … Continue reading Scrambling or Celebrating
Closed for business
Everyday I see people abandon their direct sales business for a new business because this one didn't "work". I am your friend and I am here to help so it's truth time. Businesses don't "work", we work.Success requires commitment, hard work, dedication, education and personal growth. It doesn't "happen" for anyone. We are reminded of … Continue reading Closed for business
The Art of Staying In Love
When you think about it, our business can be a lot like a marriage. We have to work to stay in {LOVE}. Sometimes we can feel a little less enamored after a stressful Holiday Season and a sluggish January. February is the perfect time to fall back in love with your business. Here are some tips to … Continue reading The Art of Staying In Love
