It’s All about the Momentum


What do you think of when you read the word momentum? I think of a marathon runner, keeping the pace, never slowing down to let the person on his tail overtake him. Just as a marathon runner holds a steady pace, so as to not expend his energy too quickly and sputter out, so should [...]

Have a Clear Vision about Your Ideal Customer and Business Partner


Early on in my direct sales career I didn’t have a clear vision about my ideal customer and partner. During my first year in business I was so eager to get my business off the ground (and also quite needy) that I worked with anyone who had a pulse.  I pulled people along (who said they [...]

Direct Selling: 3 Reasons to Use Joint Ventures to Explode Your Direct Sales Business


Direct selling has been around for a long time. And in all the years I have been working with individuals in the profession, I am always amazed at just how many people feel another direct selling company is their competition. Often times they even make the mistake of bad mouthing the other company or product.
Well, [...]

5 Essential Traits of a Good Direct Sales Team Leader


You’ve just recruited your first person into your direct sales company. You’re excited, she’s excited and you both want to hit the streets running. It’s a great start! But, in your mind you’re wondering if you have what it takes to be a good leader.
There are 5 traits every good leader possesses. If you don’t [...]