5 Ways to Know When Planning corporate meetings and incentive travel events seems simple at first. You just book a hotel, arrange some travel and you are all set, right? Wrong. Even though we have all attended them, running them in a flawless and professional manner is a completely different story. The reality is that…
Good Communication
Communication with the field is one of many vital ingredients in the success formula for direct selling companies. It should start within minutes of receipt of a new representative’s application. An automated email from your company should be sent confirming acceptance of the application, along with some words of thanks and excitement. In the starter…
Your Business: Marathon or Sprint?
Building or growing a business is very much like running a race. Are you running a marathon or a sprint? The answer is important. Let’s find out if you’re in the right race. A Marathon If your business is like a marathon, your focus is on a finish line many years out. You realize in…
A Recipe for Successful Team Conference Calls
Like a cake, the secret for a successful team conference call depends on the right mix of ingredients. Whether the call is to be held by the company with its top leaders, or by a leader with her team, our recipe works for both. 1. Start on Time with a Roll Call When you start…
Everything You Need To Know About Creating A Unique Selling Proposition
Differentiation is the key to successful marketing. A Unique Selling Proposition is one or more unique selling points. Creating a USP is work, work best accomplished by completing an exercise. Don’t worry, it’s fast. Start by grabbing a pen and a piece of paper. Then, watch our short video while jotting down a few questions…
Why Your Independent Representative Attrition Rate Is So High
The rate of attrition of independent representatives of direct selling companies is high for many reasons. Direct selling is a “sales” job, but the average person joining a direct selling company may not view herself as a “salesperson.” While people are often led to believe that it is easy and that great products are all…
Thumper’s Wisdom
In the classic Disney film “Bambi”, the rabbit Thumper offered some great advice. He said, “If you can’t say somethin’ nice, don’t say nothin’ at all.” What does this have to do with direct selling? The answer is “a lot.” Something Good When people join a direct selling company, they are…
Secrets To A Successful Conference Call
Successful conference calls truly are great because they produce wondrous results. Participants not only learn important information but also get motivated to do something positive for their business afterward. Watch our life-changing video below to hear our tips on how to conduct a successful conference call. Successful Conference Calls Like a cake,…
Teaching How To Sell Your Products And Services
Answer this question: “What do your independent sales representatives need to know to be the best salespeople for your products or services?” If only life was that simple. While knowledge is important, being a good salesperson takes more than just information. Watch the video below to learn how to teach others to successfully sell your…
What I Learned In South Africa
Traveling to a foreign land for me is always a learning experience, but when I can do it while helping direct selling companies and their field leaders, it’s even sweeter. Part One On my recent trip to South Africa, I conducted two Focus On Recognition workshops in Johannesburg and Cape Town that were attended by…
MLM Startup Guide
If you are starting or growing a network marketing or a home party plan company, you need the best resources to help you to create, launch and grow your new business. Your goal is success, and to be successful you will need to do many things well. Start Here Start Here is our 250-page direct selling textbook with forms…
Ask Victoria: What Is The Most Dangerous Thought?
In business, the most dangerous thought is “My problems will go away by themselves.” Unfortunately, wishing problems away rarely works. Fortunately, there is a better way to make your problems go away. We Understand Thinking that the problems will go away by themselves is a topic that we discuss with many of our clients. The…