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How to Prevent a Hostess from Canceling a Party

Your goal as a direct sales-party plan consultant is to host as many parties as possible so that you can make money. Many people may try to sugarcoat it and say that it isn’t all about the money, but let’s face it, that’s exactly what the business is about. Unfortunately, cancellations are a part of the business. You should not be surprised to experience a 25% cancellation rate. Your goal is to try to prevent a party from being canceled before it happens.

You may think that there is nothing you can do in order to change the outcome, but you can in most cases.

Reasons Hostesses Cancel

The number one reason that hostesses cancel is due to a lack of guests. You can very easily take a few precautions to prevent this. The first thing you can do is to make your parties exciting. Make each party an event to remember. Not only will this help prevent cancellations, it can also increase the number of parties that you book. Read the rest of this entry »

There has been great debate whether success in Direct Sales or Network Marketing is dependent on your ability to promote you or your business first. You have heard the saying, ‘Which comes first the chicken or the egg?’ I think it’s really simple. Promote yourself first because the first thing people buy into is you. Then and only then promote your great opportunity. That being said here are two reasons to promote yourself and the three benefits your business will reap as a result.

Here are two reasons to promote you first in Direct Sales:

1. Brand yourself – Domino’s, Starbucks and Fed Ex have something in common. They are big brands that make you feel a certain way when you experience them. They set themselves apart from their competitors with 30 minute pizza delivery, premium coffee or absolutely overnight package delivery. The customer comes to expect a certain experience with each company. You can do the same thing and once you do you become a leading authority. If you look at the leaders in the profession they all tend to brand themselves first. Read the rest of this entry »

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 have these traits, begin now to learn them. Yes, leadership can be learned. You don’t have to be a natural born leader to be a good leader.

A Good Leader is a Leader

I’ve heard the saying: “If you’re leading but no one is following, you are just taking a walk.” That is so true. Have you ever seen those who are in leadership positions but no one is following them? I’m sure you have.

Even some of the best leaders are not natural born. They’ve had to learn certain skills and what it takes to be a leader. You can do the same. When you lead people, you are actually teaching them, standing by their side and serving them. Yes, it’s all about being of service to them. They will grow because of your example. Read the rest of this entry »

Do you know the insider keys to Direct Sales success? Everyday countless stay at home moms and frustrated employees curiously look at Direct Sales in hopes for a better life. Unfortunately many that take the plunge don’t make it past the first 100 days. In the book The Skinny on Direct Sales by Jim Randel you get the real basics on what to expect as a Direct Sales professional. This resource will allow you to avoid the mistakes that many other people have endured. In this interview Jim gives some great practical tips and insights for you to have a healthy and wealthy career as a Direct Sales Professional.

Here are some of the things you will learn:

• What you should focus on the first 100 days
• How to gage success before you start making money
• How to set real goals for real results
• Why thinking like your buyer is important
• What your product or service has to do with your success Read the rest of this entry »
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