Recently, when coaching with a client frustrated with her perceived lack of success, I was struck by an abundance of negative verbiage. It wasn't her verbiage around life or others, it was her self-descriptive verbiage. As I listened to her describe what she wanted from her business and who she thought she was, it became apparent … Continue reading Women, Are We Our Own Worst Enemy?
Recently I was looking for a particular product. Naturally, I turned to the direct selling community for what I needed. Whenever possible, I shop here first. It is an industry I believe in and I would rather spend my money helping someone build their dream than at the department store. So, I posted on Facebook. … Continue reading Quadruple your sales with this simple tip
Twenty-five years ago, I was blessed to find my tribe. It is the tribe of direct sales. That tribe has loved me, sustained me, encouraged me and developed me for over half my life. In the early days, it was full of amazing mentors and learning experiences. My tribe was full of people who mentored … Continue reading Find Your Tribe
Why you might think twice about building on FB Something happened today that deeply concerned me. It deeply concerned my for my personal online security. It concerned me for the future of facebook and it concerned me for direct sellers. Today I was forceably logged out of my account. When I attempted to log back … Continue reading Big Brother Is Watching
At a time when we have the most marvelous technology to create new consultants training programs... we see some of the lowest engagement in our history. There are some remarkable programs that serve our industry offering real time chat, dynamic content, live quizzes and "gamefication" style rewards like badges and shooting stars. Two decades ago, … Continue reading New Consultant Success
This week's email marketing don't is: Add all of your contacts to your email list. This is actually illegal, Federally illegal. Each name on your email list MUST be permission based. This means that they requested information from you. Adding people who have not requested information from you can get you (or your entire company) … Continue reading Email Marketing Don’ts
Vendor events are a main stay for direct sellers in the fall. As direct sellers we have more to offer and more to gain than the average vendor merchant. Set your booth up to capitalize on everything that you have to offer: amazing products, host rewards and the business opportunity. Station 1: Help people fall … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season Vendor Events
Today a legacy company in the direct sales industry closes its doors. I won't get into the reasons behind that. Today on this day of lasts...my mind is filled with firsts. Opening that kit for the first time. I think I can still smell the vinyl of that teal BeautiCase. First trainings... first forays into … Continue reading Thanks for the memories (and the lessons)
As a business development coach, I am concerned. I am concerned that somewhere along the way we picked up the belief that life and success should be easy. Perhaps that is a symptom of the ever expanding millennial mindset. Everyday I work with frustrated, struggling entrepreneurs. They are frustrated because it's "hard". I hear an … Continue reading You and You Alone Are Responsible for Your Success
And oldie but a goody. This scam has been circulating for at least a decade. I first encountered it in the early 2000's. Unfortunately direct sellers and other merchants are still falling for it to the tune of thousands! For direct sellers is works like this: You receive an email from someone who found … Continue reading Scam: Counterfeit Check
Michelle Archer 