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For the past year I have been seeing a slew of advertising online from various direct selling companies and direct sales consultants all “touting” their company or business opportunity as “Recession Proof” and when I see that…it really irks me!!!

My post today is a big OLD VENT on those who run around “touting” their direct sales or network marketing business as “Recession Proof” which is a big old FAT lie!!! Nothing in life…no business large or small, home business, retail store business…whatever…is Recession Proof!!!

It really “irks me off” when I see people and companies throwing around the “Recession Proof” like it’s no big deal and it is!!! People and companies should not be “tricking” people into thinking that the company and/or it’s business plan is recession proof when NO business is 100% recession proof. Goodness people…wake up and quit “touting” that around!

I have seen 30+ year old direct sales companies who were profitting and stable before the recession hit totally fold and go under once we got into the current recession so it doesn’t matter if the company is new, old, big or small…nothing in life is “recession proof” and those who “tout” around that slogan in their advertising should be ashamed of themselves because most of us are not stupid people and we know there are no guarantees in life.

So there you have it…my vent today dealing with folks who “tout” around their “Recession Proof” slogan to try to entice people to join their teams or their companies business program. That is a terrible slogan and should not be used in any form of advertising.

Back in the old days of Direct Sales Marketing leaders used to train their downline consultants to “pressure” folks to get the sale. I am here to tell you that pressuring people to book parties from you or pressuring people to give you the sale is a tactic that you should NOT be practicing! Why you might ask?

Well…to me it is common sense but I will explain why. I am sure that the majority of people in this world have been pressured at one time or another to purchase something and/or to book a party from someone. I want you to remember how you “felt” when that person was pressuring you for the sale or the booking? How did that make you feel? It certainly didn’t make you happy did it? Of course not!

We all get into Direct Sales to make money and that does mean that you need to be talking to people and asking them for the “sale” but…asking them and pressuring them are entirely two different things. If the person tells you they are not interested then you really need to back off and find someone else to talk to about your business and products. If the person says…”not right now” then make a note of that and contact them in a few weeks. (don’t contact them tomorrow!).

Pressuring people to book parties and/or to give you an order is really not the way to go. You can get bookings and orders without pressuring people and “irking” them off. You want to come across as a professional and a gentle/caring person…not as a bully who is asking them to spend their money with you.

So…the next time you are pitching your business to another person just remember that pressuring them is really not the way to go.

I know I am probably going to catch some “heat” for this blog post but I have been in direct sales for over 25 years so I feel my opinion is important and I know of hundreds of other direct sales consultants who feel exactly the same way that I do when I see consultants running around “touting” that their company is the best, their team is the best, they have best compensation plan, the best blog, the best consultant web site and on and on and on it goes!

Well…let me tell you…when you throw around the word “BEST” in all of your advertising and social media postings it does nothing but “irk off” those who are in the same industry as you. Just because you feel you have the “best” web site, the “best” compensation plan and/or the “best” products doesn’t mean that others feel the same way. If that was the case…everyone would all be with ONE direct sales company and there wouldn’t be thousands of direct sales companies to choose from. What is “BEST” for you and to you…most likely is not “BEST” to others.

When consultants see you constantly throwing the word “BEST” around in all of your advertising and social media postings it does indeed “irk them off” and “irritate” them to no end! You can advertise your company, it’s products, it’s compensation plan, your team, your site, etc. without constantly shoving it down other peoples throats that you feel it’s the “BEST”! Know what I mean?

My gripe today is solely that…I really wish folks would “lay off” the “BEST” in all of their advertising and social media postings. What is “RIGHT” and “BEST” to you doesn’t mean it is the same for the people reading your ads, facebook postings, tweets, etc. etc. etc. I find that it gets on my nerves and I know it gets on other consultants nerves too.

Now let’s say you have the “BIGGEST” site online or you are involved with the “BIGGEST” direct sales company…that still doesn’t mean it is the “BEST” site online or the “BEST” company to join. Everyone has different tastes, needs, wants, expectations, goals, etc.

So the next time you are drafting up some advertising, facebook posts, tweets, blog posts, flyers, etc. How about you try leaving the word “BEST” out of it?

That’s my gripe today and my 2 cents on the matter.

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Making Money With Direct Sales Online Opportunities
By Alexandra A. Pierre

The online market has opened up a completely new era of possibilities for the Internet marketer. In this versatile and competitive online world, there can be noticed unlimited choices when it comes to which products and which companies to sell for. A large number of companies offer candles, jewelry, books, cosmetics, wine, essential oils, games, candy, toys and an assortment of other products. With such a flexible gamma of offered products, a marketer can choose which products they are more suitable for them and share their enthusiasm with others.

According to the Direct Selling Association, a national trade group, last year, the 16.1 million direct sales representatives working in the United States achieved $28.3 billion in revenue. So the direct sales online opportunities become for a large majority of entrepreneurs and novice alike, a gold mine for a successful business growth.

There are many types of direct sales online opportunities that allow you to merchandise their products through different types of marketing channels, such as: home parties, fundraisers, online, and to friends or family members. As a consultant or sales representative for direct sales online opportunity companies you can work from home and earn a percentage of any sales made. A start-up kit is usually required and crucial for a beginner, as it contains information about the business opportunity and may also provide a sample of the products that you will be advertising.

A significant number of direct sales online opportunities have developed and implemented a compensation plan, in which the selling representative will be rewarded with a commission at each sell or on the sales of any consultant they recruit. As the Internet world provides a wide number of phony opportunities, you should be aware that not all the direct sales online opportunities are scams. Pyramid schemes and other appealing opportunities are common. In general, you have to pay a great amount of attention at direct selling revenues that are entirely dependent on recruiting people instead of selling products.

Online marketing provides the opportunity to reach more potential customers and recruits, save time, and earn a better income, with very little investment. This is the perfect time to extend direct sales to an online business.

If you do not have a game plan for your marketing & self-promotion that you are 100% confident in, find out how to use the Internet for marketing and lead generation that will help you with any direct sales online opportunities. 

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4 Top Reasons Direct Selling Can Help People in A Bad Economy
By Xavier Garcia

Direct selling is a marketing channel of direct distribution for products and services directly to consumers without the shipping of products to conventional retail outlets.

According to the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations (WFDSA) the Direct Selling Industry was responsible for over $28 billion in retail sales in the United States and over $114 billion in retail sales worldwide in 2009. That number continues to grow each year. The direct selling sector is a huge engine of economic growth in the US. According to numbers reported by the Direct Selling Association (DSA), more than 50% of American adults report having purchased services or goods from a direct selling representative. Additionally, one in five American adults claim they have been or currently are working as a direct seller. With more than 62 million sales associates connected with direct selling companies worldwide, the direct selling (network marketing) industry is dynamic and growing not only locally but on a global scale. Here are a couple reasons why direct selling is taking off:

1. Earn Extra Income

Direct sales can be a great way to earn some extra money as a supplemental income, or perhaps fund college savings, and retirement. Like any job, particularly in sales, so it is work. It’s not like you sign up and then all of a sudden checks start rolling in. You have to hold parties, demonstrate the products, and one-on-one selling which is the most popular technique for making product sales. But, while all direct sellers make money on the difference between retail and wholesale product prices, most direct-sales companies also have a commission structure that rewards the “downline” recruitment of additional salespeople into their system. This gives the direct seller an opportunity to expand his/her business as well as give others the same opportunity.

According to the DSA, the median income for direct sellers is a modest $2,400 a year. It’s enough to pay that extra bill, take that vacation or buy better holiday presents. Although some sales representative do earn tidy incomes, most use direct selling as a part-time supplement income.

2. Start A New Career

In 2009 the industry hit an all-time high of about 16.1 million Americans were direct sales representatives, according to the Direct Selling Association and with only 7.5 percent involved doing it full time with more than three-quarters being women. With employers watching their budgets more so than ever because of the bad economy, employees incomes as well as job opportunities have been stagnant. Nowadays, Americans more than ever are trying to make ends meet by turning to direct selling. More professionals today have entered the arena from doctors, attorneys, executives and many more have become instant entrepreneurs in the direct selling industry.

3. Start Your Own Business

Anyone can do it. There are no required levels of education, experience, financial resources or physical condition. People of all ages and from all backgrounds have succeeded in direct selling. Direct sellers are independent contractors. You’re your own boss, which means you can have the following:

• Business Ownership-Own a business of your own Boss and call your own shots.

 

• No Caps on Earning Potential- Earn what you are truly worth. You can earn as much as you want in proportion to your own efforts. The level of success you can achieve is limited only by your commitment and willingness to work hard.

 

• Goal Setting-Set your own goals and determine yourself how to reach them.

 

• Easy Start Up & Exit Strategy-Start your business with very little or no capital investment. Plus, it’s a business that’s easy entry and easy exit unlike traditional businesses.

4. Work flexibility

You choose when and how much you want to work either part-time or full-time. According to the DSA, some 5.1 million Americans were involved in some form of direct sales in 1991, up from 4.7 million in 1990. Furthermore, 89% of direct sellers do sales work only part-time, which means they either are homemakers or have other jobs with women accounting for 90% of all sellers. Many direct sellers are attracted by the flexibility of work hours but also by the opportunity to develop personal business connections.

Direct sales has helped many people in the US and across the world supplement their incomes as well as replace it in many cases. According to San Francisco Times, one lady of Brentwood started selling sweets last year by holding house parties with tastings of drinks, candy, cupcakes and other goodies. With her husband’s computer business struggling this has been a blessing for them.

She gives four or five parties a month, and works about 10 hours a week and nets $500 to $625 a month in sales. In addition to that she makes another $100 or $150 a month on commissions from sales generated by new reps she recruited. She claims, “It’s helped us out tremendously.”

So is Direct Selling for YOU?

Well that all depends on your ambition and ability to discard the hype and find a genuine business opportunity. So how about it… Is direct selling for you? Will you allow yourself to be successful? Perhaps be the next Direct Selling Icon? Business is all about timing and there is no better time now to be in the direct sales industry..

If you are serious about starting your direct sales business, there is one opportunity with no hype that I highly recommend that has stood the test of time. It offers a unique niche business opportunity where you dont have to buy into the sizzle. You’ll be able to create a solid lasting residual income unlike no other with this unique direct selling business. Visit my site at workingwithxavier.com to learn more and sign up and get my Free Report on “Insider Secrets to Building Your MLM Business Lightning Fast” Revealed By 7 Figure Networkers showing you specifically how it is possible to do exactly the same thing.

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If you are with any of the Direct Sales companies, I am sure that you are aware that if you want to make the big money, you need to be out there recruiting and adding new team members to your team. However, the real question is, Is Team Building Right For You?

When you are considering building a team with your Direct Sales business, there are several things that you need to consider. When you build a team, you are responsible for training, supporting, motivating and communicating with your team on a consistent basis. Before you start adding new consultants to your business, there are a few things you need to consider.

1. Experience: How long have you been with your particular company? Do you know everything you need to know about your company, their business policies and their products? If not, then you should not be recruiting. When a new member joins your team, you are responsible for training them and supporting them. If you don’t know what you need to know about the business, there is no way you can effectively help them. I suggest you work on learning everything that you need to know and get some experience before adding new consultants to your team.

2. Time Commitment: When you start training and managing your own downline team, you will need to be committed to giving up several hours a week of your time to just lead and train your team. You can not just sign people up and push them off to others. As their recruiter, it is your job to help them and that can be very time consuming. If you don’t have several hours a week to spare on just leading your team, you should not be recruiting.

3. Money: Managing your own team, especially a large one, can get expensive. There will be meeting and rallies to pay for, training materials to buy, refreshments to be made and served, phone calls to be made, etc. The company you represent normally does not pay for these costs and most times, this responsibility falls on the leader of the team. Before you start adding team members, it is important to figure out your financial situation and make sure you can afford the extra costs involved.

These 3 questions are the big ones that you need to consider before you leap into the world of recruiting. When you build a Direct Sales team, it is your responsibility to make time for your team, so before you add that first new member…make sure this is really what you want.

This article is copyright 2011 By Shelly Hill, All Rights Reserved.

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