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Ask Victoria: Do You Offer A Free Initial Consultation?

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Yes, and we enjoy providing them!

During initial consultations, we learn about a company’s needs and explore how we can best help them.  We especially like answering questions that help move their businesses forward.  Helping people understand what they absolutely need to know is a passion for me!

It’s  easy to schedule an initial consultation.  All you need to do is call me or our president, Jay Leisner, at 503.244.8787.  We’ll select a time that works well for you.  Here’s to talking with you soon!

Ask Victoria: How Do Direct Selling Company Owners Communicate Their Vision to Staff and Independent Representatives?

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Walt’s nephew, Roy Disney, said, “It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.”

As the owner of a network marketing or party plan company, you probably want everyone to share the vision you have for your company.  How do you do that?

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Ask Victoria: How Long Should the Qualification Period Be for a Trip Incentive?

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

People are motivated not only by money. Trip incentives encourage representatives to work hard for the recognition earned for achieving a specific goal.

Even in today’s economy, trip incentives are vital to keeping your most productive representatives excited and focused. Trip incentives can be great motivation tools and often a company will see a measurable increase in sales during the qualification period.

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Ask Victoria: When is the Best Time to Get MLM Software?

Friday, May 22nd, 2009


As you move forward to build your network marketing or party plan company, you’re probably thinking about sourcing MLM software.

Your choice of a software provider is one of those big and important decisions that you need to make carefully, and at the right time.

So, when is the best time to acquire your MLM software?

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Ask Victoria: Should I Be in the Trenches?

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

When I consult with direct selling businesses and they tell me that their recruiting and sales are down, the first questions I ask are, “Have you gone to a party with any consultants lately?” and “Have you scheduled any parties yourself?”

I am amazed at how often I hear an owner say, “No.” To me, this is a clear indication that the owner is not in touch with the field. It is paramount in this economy that we find out what consultants are up against.

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Ask Victoria: Is My Product Good for Direct Sales?

Sunday, March 15th, 2009

By now, you may have heard how the direct selling channel is the place to be when the economy is down.

You have an idea that you have been kickin’ around for awhile, but how do you know if your product is good for direct sales?

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Ask Victoria: When can I use another company’s compensation plan?

Sunday, February 15th, 2009

If you are considering using another company’s compensation plan, exactly the same or with a few changes, I would ask you these questions:

Is your

• total budget for field compensation
• understanding of different types of compensation plans

all the same as those of the other company?

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