CNBC released a report with some startling news that can have HUGE implications for recruiting and sponsoring the Direct Selling Industry! 40% of all adults surveyed by the government say they couldn’t cover an unexpected $400 expense with cash or savings, according to federal data they would have to sell something or borrow money. The report … Continue reading American Struggle is Great News for Direct Sales
I watched a fairy tale unfold this weekend. It was a plot written in Hollywood. The son of a beloved Princess in a far away land wed a commoner... one of our commoners. He defied tradition in the name of love. It was breathtaking. They were resplendent. He in his military finery, her in a … Continue reading Why Ya’ Gotta Be So Mean
It's Pay It Forward Day, one of the most beautiful holidays of the year. There are dozens of ways to #PIF from buying a stranger's coffee to paying off school lunch accounts. Today, I am paying paying it forward (and paying it back) in the direct selling industry. My company DSi has two amazing specials today. … Continue reading Pay It Forward
You begin building your team and you are EXCITED! You are pushing for promotions and you want to encourage your new team members, right? Wait a minute. Beware that the things you do now, establish your long-term team culture. That culture or team vibe once established is like a rut... hard to break free of … Continue reading Building a Culture of Success
Yes, I said it RUDE. Social Media Experts and Trainers often tiptoe around using words like "ineffective" or "unhealthy". What we really mean is RUDE. You see my friends, social media is a network of human beings. Those human beings have feelings and reaction regardless of the venue. People need to feel valued. People need … Continue reading Rude Social Media Behaviors
We have such amazing products in our industry. Unfortunately, so many people never try them because they don't know about them. Anytime I run across a true gem, I love to share. I always shop here, in the direct selling industry first and I am rarely disappointed. Recently, when looking for skin care, I went … Continue reading Beauty Society-A few of my favorite things
Although I am a huge proponent of goal setting, they can be a bit overwhelming at times. Goals can feel daunting and unachievable in the face of setbacks and disappointments. We can also lose sight of our big goals in the day to day of life. If you find yourself struggling to stay the … Continue reading Intentional Success
Pinterest recently released new features that can be helpful to you in your business! Archiving Boards If you use boards for seasonal collections, you will love this feature. When a collection is eliminated from your offerings, simply archive it. This keeps your profile clean so that visitors can find the most current products. To archive, tap … Continue reading New Features for Pinterest
As I work, day in and day out, with direct selling companies and their field representatives, I am struck by one undeniable truth... the art of selling is being lost. I once took a college course as part of my major called The Psychology of Selling. On day one the professor asked "who doesn't want to … Continue reading The Lost Art of Selling in Direct Selling
There is no doubt that direct selling is a people business and it often draws high-energy, creative types. This personality rarely likes to dig into numbers but they are important to success. Don't panic if you hate numbers, I am not suggesting that you go blind on spreadsheets! I only suggest 3 numbers that you … Continue reading Fun With Numbers
Michelle Archer 