Direct Sales

Should I Stay or Should I Go? Live Events…

October 21, 2010

You can read and learn all you want about the home party business and direct sales in books, online, through conference calls but until you get to a LIVE event you can’t see the big picture.  Ask anyone who is successful. It doesn’t matter if you do the party plan/direct sales business full-time or part-time.  [...]

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Help! How Do I Stay Motivated?

September 23, 2010

I was recently asked how do I keep motivated working from home.   Good question!  The reason I keep going year after year is I’m having fun, making GREAT money and the  flexibility.  As a wife and mother it’s more important to be home and have the ability to make my own schedule versus working for [...]

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Do’s and Don’ts For Being a Vendor At A Bridal Expo or Trade Show

August 15, 2010

Showcasing your direct sales business at a bridal expo, trade show or fair can be an excellent way to network, build your client base, book parties and recruit!   Here’s a few do’s and don’ts… DON’T Don’t sit behind the table and wait for people to come and talk to you. Boring! Don’t dress too casual, [...]

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It’s a Party Out There! Direct Sales Training Seminar Review [Video]

August 5, 2010

This week I had the pleasure to attend the Karen Phelps It’s A Party Out There training seminar with some of my Diamond team members.  It doesn’t matter if you are brand new to the direct sales industry or a seasoned Home Party Consultant, this event is for you! Karen teaches easy and effective techniques [...]

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Profits! Income! Money! 5 Tips for Successful Home Parties

August 3, 2010

Today I want to share 5 simple techniques for people who are in direct sales and the home party business.  Learners are earners $$$. 1. Always Smile – I know you’re like…well of course duh!  You’d be surprised how many consultants I meet at in-home parties who don’t realize they don’t look happy.  I know [...]

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Top 10 Direct Sales and Home Business Tips!

July 28, 2010

THANK YOU for being a part of my Life and a Home-Based Business community!  It’s our one-year anniversary.  WOW how time flies!   I love the interaction a blog brings and thought it would be fun to share the Top 10 posts from the past year.  Take a minute to review, refresh and move yourself forward.  [...]

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6 Tips to Build Your Show Attendance

July 22, 2010

Reminders are the most effective attendance boosters for in-home parties. With today’s busy schedules and hectic lifestyles, it is very important that you remind everyone of the show. Hostess coach by calling and/or email your hostess once a week.  Don’t just book a party and expect it to be perfect when you arrive. It’s very [...]

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4 Ways to Book Parties without Feeling Pushy

July 14, 2010

Good question came in today!  How do I book parties without feeling pushy?  Here’s four tips… First and foremost, you MUST change your thinking. If you are worried that you feel pushy at your home parties, people will catch on to that; be excited about what you have to offer!  How wonderful is it that [...]

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Do The Work – Personal Development

June 30, 2010

Yahoo! Last weekend I had the opportunity to remove myself from the busy pace of life and be immersed in team building activities with some friends on my direct sales team.  We discovered new things about ourselves and put our trust in each other as we were put through several team building activities.  It was [...]

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Do You Have Just a Tiny Little Minute?

June 22, 2010

I just returned from a week off with family. It was a wonderful time to relax, recharge and review our goals and dreams. As I was catching up on loads of emails today, I read this quote in Mary Christensen’s newsletter and wanted to share… I have only just a minute. Only sixty seconds in [...]

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