Networking is the name of the game in direct sales. That means networking with prospects and potential customers to increase sales but it also means networking with other direct sales consultants. Networking with other direct sales consultants adds tremendous opportunity to build your business. You’re able to expand your market. This is perhaps the largest [...]
6 Fun and Interactive Holiday Party Ideas for Direct Sales Consultants
October 4, 2011 By 3 Comments
By: Shelly Hill If you are in Direct Sales you know how important it is to make your holiday parties fun and interactive around the holiday season. If your party hostess and guests are having a great time at the parties you are demonstrating, they are more apt to book parties from you. Furthermore…studies have [...]
6 Holiday Theme Party Ideas
November 2, 2010 By 2 Comments
If you are in Direct Sales, you have probably noticed how popular theme’ d home parties have become. We have all been to those parties where a consultant just stands up there and shows you her business products. These days, those type of parties are becoming less appealing. Party Hosts now want an interactive and [...]
How To Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone
August 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
When it comes to Direct Sales, it is important to get out of your normal comfort zone. This means…getting out and making new contacts that are not your family and personal friends. Many Direct Sales leaders will tell you to start with your warm market when it comes to finding home party and recruit leads. [...]
Desperation Marketing In Direct Sales – Why It Doesn't Work
August 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
When it comes to marketing your Direct Sales business online, I am seeing way too many consultants using desperation or begging tactics for business. When you beg for business…it comes across as being unprofessional. I am not sure if these consultants realize the damage they are doing to their professional reputation or to their company [...]
Party Plan Business Online Parties
August 11, 2010 By 4 Comments
Tips For Finding A Location For Your Online Party by Deb Bixler Now that you’ve decided to host an online party for your party plan business, you are probably wondering where it should be held. The internet offers you several options for such events so you won’t have difficulty finding likely places, however you will [...]
Using Digital Picture Frames With A Direct Sales Business
July 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
In Direct Sales, we often find ourselves doing trade show events. Has space been an issue for you? I know these days, booth space is at a premium. After all, they want to squeeze in as many vendors, as they can. I have a unique idea I would like to share with you, to solve [...]
Is It Okay To Turn Down Home Party Requests?
July 8, 2010 By 1 Comment
I was recently asked by 2 different Direct Sales consultants this burning question… “Do I have the right to turn down a home party request?” My answer is yes! When it comes to having your own home party plan business, you do indeed to have the right to turn down a home party request due [...]
5 Reasons Why You Need To Invest Your Time In Hostess Coaching
May 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
When it comes to being a successful Direct Sales consultant, one of your biggest business assets is to invest your time in coaching your party host/hostess. If you are not investing your time to properly coach your host, you are doing yourself and your party host a disservice. Let’s take a look at the benefits [...]
Easy To Use Checklist To Guarantee Party Success
May 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
As a Direct Sales consultant, it is our job to be thoroughly prepared when doing a home party for a host. The better prepared you are, the more successful your show will be. Here is a simple checklist of what you need to do before the party. 1. Prepare your hostess packets. You want to [...]
