I just posted the question "What are you pretending NOT to know" this morning.  Then I ran across this gem of a post by Stephanie Roetschke-Manzo Taliaferro on FB.  It is too perfect and so clearly illustrates my intention behind the post!Autobiography of Change – in Five Short ChaptersChapter OneI walk down the streetThere is a deep hole in the … Continue reading What are YOU pretending NOT to know?

I was recently looking for a product to use and being a staunch advocate of Direct Sales, I thought I would look there first!  What an interesting and educational experience that has been!  So here are some tips we might all want to keep in mind when given a sales opportunity:Build the customer first.  It was … Continue reading I could be your customer…HEAR to me!

  Recently, I have been working with a leadership group to grow their businesses.  I noticed a pattern, a reluctance to make tangible business commitments.  I have a difficult time getting them to verbalize their goals.  This is such a struggle for so many.  Studies show that only about 10% of people write down their goals and create … Continue reading Commitment

I have blogged on this subject before but all signs are that it is time to mention it again.  In just the last 24 hours I have received 5 spam communications.  I know that most of these people do not know that they are engaging in illegal behavior.  Most are perfectly nice, law abiding citizens. … Continue reading Social Media Manners

I have blogged on this subject before but all signs are that it is time to mention it again.  In just the last 24 hours I have received 5 spam communications.  I know that most of these people do not know that they are engaging in illegal behavior.  Most are perfectly nice, law abiding citizens. … Continue reading Social Media Manners in 2011

The recent changes to Facebook have us all a twitter.  It has become so much a part of our daily lives.  It is the way we stay connected, communicate and for some of us.... do business!  Unfortunately change is the only constant in this wonderful world of ours! Why?  I don't know.  Its just the way it is.   As Jim … Continue reading FaceBook, FaceBook… Why hast thou forsaken me?

I had the privileged of working a Bridal Show with some Consultants from NOUVEAU in Huntsville, AL yesterday.  It was so much fun to be back on the floor!  A Trade Show can be such a rush!  As I looked around at the other booths, I was reminded of a few Trade Show Tips that I wanted to … Continue reading Be a Trade Show Superstar!

Happy July Everyone!   I was thinking about all of the cookouts and pool parties that will be taking place across this great nation this weekend and my entrepreneurial mind sees OPPORTUNITY!  You do not have to be obnoxious to build your business in social situations.  All you need is a good business commercial and a few products!Step 1 … Continue reading Summer and Social Selling

Ahh Summer vacation... "mom, I am bored.. hungry.. want to go..." .  It can be such a challenge staying on task and focused.  So here are a few tips to get you through!#1.  Set summer business hours.  It is okay to work less.  Have your hours and let nothing get in the way of them. … Continue reading Summer and Your Direct Sales Business!

Commercials are such a great study in creating desire, especially infomercials.  There you are at 2 am with insomnia and the next thing you know you are contemplating how you lived life to this point without the pajama jeans!  That is not an endorsement for the pajama jean.  I can well imagine that unless you … Continue reading Sell it Baby— creating desire