I write this in tribute to my recently departed friend Carolyn, her  daughter Traci, siblings and family missing her tonight.  I was so blessed today, with a reminder that Direct Sales is a relationship business.For over 20 years I have built relationships and shared product I believed in with people who became friends.  Mothers brought me daughters who had … Continue reading Consultant for Life

I was involved in such an interesting conversion in a facebook group regarding the use of facebook events to invite guests to home shows.   As an industry, we are seeing a turnout as little as half of what we did a few years ago.  I submit to you that this is the result of FB!  PF … Continue reading Face Book Events

Gold Canyon is a luxury line of sensory products including: candles, warmers, diffusers, oils and beautiful home accessories.  They offer a wide range of delectable scents and colors to compliment any room and any mood.  We were MOST impressed that Gold Canyon is made in the USA!Gold Canyon began in the home kitchen of  Karen … Continue reading Gold Canyon Candles

I am so excited to share Origami Owl.  The Direct Sales Industry is full of so many wonderful companies and I enjoy bringing them to you.  Origami Owl, or O2 as they are know to their Consultants, features a truly unique product line.  They offer custom lockets that you create!  Whatever your story is (bride, SAHM, working … Continue reading OrigamiOwl

We know that many people are not happy about the new time line for business pages.  It is always interesting how people deal with change.  As in the book "Who moved my cheese" we have two option... grumble or lace up our tennis shoes!   We say lace up your tennis shoes and run with … Continue reading

Remember the childhood saying "Sticks and stones will break my bones but words can never hurt me"?  I beg to differ.  So often in coaching I hear people utter phrases that on the surface seem innocuous but, in reality are devastating.  There is no voice more powerful than your own.  In fact, a study found that it took … Continue reading Phrases That Are Holding You Back

Happy Birthday to the Direct Sales Institute!  We are one year old!  I can't believe that it has been a year since we first launched.  Direct Sales Institute is the realization of a dream and I thank everyone who has taken this journey with me.  I hope your lives and businesses are enriched because of your affiliation with … Continue reading Happy Birthday

  Shelia Murray is a proud merchant at http://www.shopsmallusa.com/  and I am thrilled to feature her business this month!  Beachbody offers and assortment of Fitness and nutritional gear to help you look and feel your best!  This month's spotlite is on their Shakeology Nutritional Shakes (they are delicious).    You can find out more about Shelia and her … Continue reading Merchant Spotlite- Sheila Murray of Beachbody

I see so many posts on FaceBook everyday.  Some are funny, some educational and some remind me of the scripture "Be not a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal".  As people, we have a tendency to "tune out" the white noise.  As mothers, it is essential to our survival.  Facebook can be a tremendous business tool IF you use it … Continue reading How to MARKET your business on FaceBook.

I LOVE January first!  It is a clean slate, a fresh start!  It reminds me of a pristine beach first thing in the morning...unblemished and I get to decide what I will write in that flawless sand.  It is the promise of a brand new year with 365 chances to make my dreams come true. … Continue reading Happy New Year!