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Top 10 Problems of Direct Selling Companies
Direct selling companies face and conquer many problems as they launch, grow, and become successful enterprises. As top MLM consultants, we have observed that there are 10 types of problems faced by network marketing, MLM, and party plan direct selling companies. In this post, we will not only list them for you but also provide…
For Your Success, Remain Teachable
Did you know that students make the best teachers? In the world of direct selling, you will always be teaching others. Always be open to learning more. Never stop learning. The more you know, the smarter you get. What if you could go somewhere warm and sunny where you could also learn more about how…
What To Look For In A Leader
In direct selling, leaders must have many of the same qualities as company owners because they essentially own their own businesses. Understanding how leaders are made is important because the number of new first titled leaders is the best predictor for the direction your company is going (up or down). Watch our video to see…
Our Videos On Leadership
Leaders are so important to the success of all direct selling companies. They sell more, recruit more, and stay active in the business longer than the average representative. Everyone wants more leaders, but how do you get them? There are two schools of thought regarding leadership. One says leaders are born, that is, they have innate…
Do You Have A Company Figurehead?
“God save the Queen.” This is the national anthem of the United Kingdom. While your company is not ruled by a monarch, every direct selling company needs to have at least one figurehead. That figurehead is either you or someone else. If you don’t have one, you need to get one right away! Why Is…
Are Leaders Born Or Grown: Why This Matters
There are two schools of thought regarding leadership. One says leaders are born, that is, they have innate qualities predetermined at birth. Leadership is preordained, like eye color. The other school of thought believes that leadership is a skill. Like spelling, leadership can be learned. Everyone wants more leaders, but how do you get them?…
What To Do When Leaders Stop Leading
Leaders are so important to the success of all direct selling companies. They sell more, recruit more, and still active in the business longer than the average representative. That’s the good news. The bad news is that all leaders eventually stop acting like leaders. Why? There are many reasons and there is a lot you can…
The Importance Of A Company Figurehead
“God save the Queen.” This is the national anthem of the United Kingdom. While your company is not ruled by a monarch, every direct selling company needs to have at least one figurehead. That figurehead is either you, or someone else. If you don’t have one, you need to get one right away! Am I…
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.
Ask Victoria: What Should I Do About Leaders Who Stop Leading?
Leaders are so important to the success of all direct selling companies. They sell more, recruit more, and stay active in the business longer than the average representative. That’s the good news. The bad news is that, eventually, all leaders stop acting like leaders. Why? There are many reasons and there is a lot you…
Ask Victoria: What Is The #1 Quality You See In Successful Direct Sales Companies?
At the end of April, we held our 11th Direct Selling Edge Conference which is our two-day school for owners, executives, and employees of network marketing and party plan direct selling companies. We co-sponsor this educational event two times each year. Our panel of direct selling experts was asked, “What is the number one quality…