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

Fall is in more than the air!  It's on runways, in stores and on the street!  Here is the Fall 2016 Color Report. Use it to color your way to success! You'll notice lots of rich warm shades like Taupe, Spicy Mustard and Potters Clay.  But there are some lovely cool shades this season that … Continue reading Color your way to success

It is hard to imagine that with school barely back in session, it time to take a good hard look at your fall sales and training strategy. At a direct selling company, your sales force is always divided. They are stay at home moms who work from the chaos of the kitchen table: they are … Continue reading Is it too late for your fall and holiday sales season

  We all start out as products of our environment. We all come from a family of origin. That is our beginning community.  It shapes our belief systems and our thought processes. Those thought processes shape our future. My family of origin came from poor Southern farmers where life was very much hand to mouth. … Continue reading My Journey