Today I am a compensation plan and direct selling expert. I help companies to launch and grow faster. Prior to starting Sylvina Consulting in 1999, for 13 years I worked as a software developer, business analyst, and project leader for an MLM software company. I can tell you from firsthand experience, that it’s not easy…
Everything You Need To Know About Data Conversion
If you are thinking about changing MLM software platforms, one of the topics you’ll need to address is “data conversion.” Data conversion is a series of steps to bring information from one system into another. The first step is to decide exactly what to convert. In this video, I will share with you the questions…
Compensation Plan Or Software First?
The answer may surprise you. You know you’ll need them both, but the order of acquisition matters. If you contract for MLM software before your compensation plan has been designed, you may be diving into the water before you know what’s in the lake. There May Be Unwelcome Surprises Watch our informative video below to…
Are You Happy With Your MLM Software Provider?
To help people in selecting network marketing or party plan software, I wrote a post that contained important questions to ask while shopping for MLM software. In this post, I compared shopping for software to shopping for a spouse. To choose the right one for you, you need to ask the right questions. If…
Why You Should Get Into Your Learning Zone
There are two worlds in which you live – the “Performance Zone” and the “Learning Zone.” In his TED talk, Eduardo Briceño talks about these two zones and why it’s important for you to spend time in both of them. When we go into the Learning Zone, we make a decision to spend some time…
15 Reasons To Attend The Direct Selling Edge Conference
Q: What is the Direct Selling Edge Conference? A: This conference is a unique two-day school for new and established direct selling company owners and employees to learn how to better operate their businesses. Q: Who should attend? A: If you currently are, or will be, an owner, executive, or employee of a network marketing,…
MLM Software Videos
Here are several videos on MLM software that Jay Leisner, President of Sylvina Consulting, has recorded for you. In 1986, Jay began his career in direct selling by working for a major direct selling software provider. As a software developer, project leader and business analyst, Jay worked closely with new and established network marketing and…
How To Be A Good MLM Software Client
It is so easy to complain about your MLM software provider or internal programmers, but it’s very hard for them to consistently meet your expectations. Have you ever wondered what you can do to be a better client? The good news is that there is a lot you can do that will help you and…
Data Conversion Wisdom
If you are thinking about changing MLM software platforms, one of the topics you’ll need to address is “data conversion.” Data conversion is a series of steps to bring information from one system into another. The first step is to decide exactly what to convert. In this article, I will share with you the questions…
Why Does It Take So Long To Program A Compensation Plan?
If you’re like me, when you want something done by others, you want it to be completed quickly. Compensation plan programming is one of those projects that takes longer than we’d like, usually much longer. If you’ve wondered why this article is for you. The Process Compensation plan programming is really just one of…
Founder Program Wisdom
A Founder Program should be a campaign to attract and enroll experienced direct selling representatives who will be rewarded when they meet specific performance measurements. However, not everyone knows this. Some companies think a good Founders Program is one that recognizes one of the following situations: everyone who joins by September 1 the first 100…
MLM Software Advice
This page contains the most valuable unbiased information about software for multilevel marketing and direct selling companies that you will find online anywhere. Use this information if you are sourcing MLM software (also known as direct selling software) for the first time, or if you are working to replace your current system with a better solution. Knowledge…