Years ago, I sat in a meeting with some fairly disgruntled leaders.  I was of them. There were changes at our company and we were not thrilled about all of them.  We had spent weeks confiding in one another, building our case and preparing for this meeting.   We were incredibly focused on what wasn't … Continue reading Are You Looking for the Brown in Life?

The balance myth...everyone is chasing it.  Books are written on it, systems are sold offering it, speakers are booked promising to deliver it.  I have some good news and some bad news.  Good news: you can achieve balance.  Bad news: you can't say yes to everything. Let's start with a few questions.  What is the last … Continue reading The Balance Myth

I know that many of my direct selling friends have been placed in FB jail recently related to activity in groups. Here is one possible culprit. FB has recently put provisions in place to combat "inauthentic content".  This includes "posts that plagiarize or duplicate content originally published elsewhere." according to Will Oremus of the Slate. When … Continue reading Facebook Jail and Direct Sellers

The popular "Let me share to your wall" post is once again making its rounds.  It usually looks something like this: This is a classic example of misunderstanding a marketing opportunity.  When you go to a friend's wall (ar a fan page) and create a sales post... it LOOKS like spam.  Viewers have no idea that … Continue reading Social Media Marketing

It is no secret that I love motivational quotes.  They are one of the tools in the arsenal of success.  It is so easy to get stuck in a negative loop.  Motivational quotes along with mantras and affirmation help to reprogram our brain for positivity.  Here are a few of my favorites! 1. "If you … Continue reading Top 10 motivational quotes

Contact is key for holiday sales. Your clients are inundated with sales offers via internet, television, radio and snail mail. Get in the mix! Layer in touch points beyond social media platforms. Send an email, text (if appropriate) and don't be afraid to leave a voice mail. Remind your clients that you are ready to … Continue reading Holiday Sales Tips

Here is why you should fail and fail often.   We learn NOTHING from success.   Failure is what makes us great.  We can NEVER be great without it.  We can never even be really good without it.  All we can ever hope for without failing is to be mediocre. Why? If we are failing, … Continue reading Why you should fail

There is no doubt that the smart phone has changed our lives and culture.  We casually carry more computing power in our pocket than NASA had to launch the space race.  The question is, are we utilizing that power in business or are we stuck in the past when it comes to networking?  Here are … Continue reading Three smart ways to use your smart phone in networking.

Ever watched a real pro work a networking event?  It is breathtaking to behold. It is a gift but it can be learned.  Here are a few tips to help you level up to pro status in no time! 1. Say your name.  Put your hand out confidently, shake their hand and say "Michelle Archer". … Continue reading What Networking Pros Know

Here comes Fall festivals, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and more.  It moves FAST and it is full of distractions.  There are costumes to plan, turkeys to roast, gifts to buy and a seemingly endless list of social obligations. It is the easiest time of year for a direct seller to get off track. It … Continue reading Fourth Quarter… ready