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
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Beauty Society-A few of my favorite things
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
Intentional Success
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
New Features for Pinterest
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
Fun With Numbers
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
Quadruple your sales with this simple tip
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
Find Your Tribe
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
Big Brother Is Watching
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
New Consultant Success
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
Thanks for the memories (and the lessons)
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)