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
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
