I have to admit, when I initially started in direct sales 19 years ago, I planned on being a “Kit Napper”. The consultant doing my party said something like this: Oh my gosh, we have an amazing starter kit that is totally free. You get $350 in stuff and there are absolutely no-strings … Read more
Let me start by saying WELCOME! In Direct Sales we like to say, “you are in business for yourself, but not by yourself”. So…welcome to the community! Each direct sales company is a little different – different pay structures (and bonuses), different sponsoring and leadership incentives, different selling structures (party plan vs one-on-one selling). … Read more
Have you ever heard the saying “People buy from People, not businesses”? Even in this tech age where Amazon Prime has 147 MILLION users in the U.S. alone, there is a counter-culture where people still want to connect with who they give their money to. They want to feel good about their purchase not just … Read more
When I started in Direct Sales in 2003, the consultants in my company didn’t have to carry inventory. Customers ordered at parties, and everything was shipped to the Hostess. As time went on, we were able to have orders shipped directly to the customer’s house, and that meant I never had to keep inventory on … Read more
When I signed up to be in Direct Sales 18 years ago, I never imagined how HARD it would be for me to pick up the phone and call people. Especially since the 16 year old me LOVED to talk on the phone until all hours of the night. But suddenly, I was an independent … Read more
Imagine this… You’re an independent consultant for a direct sales company and you just booked an online party with “Sue”… How exciting! You set up a Facebook Group, create a ton of content and pretty posts, and tell her to start inviting her friends and family. She’s super excited and invites 80 people, all new … Read more
For decades Direct Sales companies built their structure on reps doing home parties and demos. But when COVID struck, we were all forced to figure out how to navigate our new reality. Social distancing made it hard to “party” in person, and most parties moved online. As the world started to open back up, VENDOR … Read more