The Detergent Game

February 28, 2010 by Michael Salapatek  
Filed under Games

Read the story below and have your guests count the number of detergents mentioned, there are 13.
I’d like you ALL to hear my Cinderella story. Being a consultant with (your company) is a BREEZE. There’s so much JOY in it that the moment I WISK up my bag of (your company) products, I’m [...]

Ongoing Direct Sales Training is a Must to Grow Your Business

January 29, 2010 by Michael Salapatek  
Filed under Training

One mistake that many individuals who are involved in home party plans make is they do not venture past the direct sales training offered to them by their company. While it is true that any reputable direct selling company will have a training plan in place; to effectively reach your business goals you will want [...]

Why Do People Get Into Direct Sales?

January 29, 2010 by Michael Salapatek  
Filed under Resources

Why should a person get into doing direct sales? Really, any reason is a good reason, but here are some of the more common ones. Do you see yourself in one of these?
Money – One of the big reasons is a person needs more money in their life. Maybe they were laid off; maybe they [...]

How to Get Your Family and Friends to Take Your Home Business Seriously

January 27, 2010 by Michael Salapatek  
Filed under Resources

I have been successfully working from home for the past 22 years. During those years, I have faced many challenges being a work at home mom.
One of the biggest challenges has been getting my family and friends to take my home business seriously. People often have the misconception that since you work from home, you [...]

8 Ways to Advertise Your New Direct Sales Business Online

January 26, 2010 by Michael Salapatek  
Filed under Marketing Ideas

When it comes to starting a new Direct Sales home business, there are many things you can do immediately to start promoting your business online.
Here are a few ideas that you can start today that don’t cost a lot of money.
1. Set up signature tags in your email program. Make sure every outgoing piece of [...]

Supplies for Direct Sales and Home Party Consultants

January 25, 2010 by Michael Salapatek  
Filed under Resources

The Booster
Brag Bags
Business Enhancements Inc. – Our products save you development time and money while increasing sales, party/show attendance, future bookings and recruitment opportunities. Our consultant driven products offer stylish art, professional quality and concise messages to enhance your party plan / direct sales business.
CardCues – CardCues keeps your message on display long after [...]

Direct Sales – The Importance of Team Motivation and Recognition

January 25, 2010 by Michael Salapatek  
Filed under Leadership

As a Direct Sales team leader, it is our job to motivate and encourage our group members to reach their business goals and to recognize their efforts for a job well done. When it comes to motivating your team, there are many little things you can do to provide that inspiration to them to strive [...]

Direct Sales – Recruiting Quality Vs Quantity Team Members

January 24, 2010 by Michael Salapatek  
Filed under Recruiting

When it comes to recruiting new team members for your Direct Sales team, it’s not about signing up every Tom, Dick, Harry, Jane and Sue. Sure, You can bring in twelve new members every month, but how many of those members will work the business? How many of them will stay with the business and [...]

Be Truly Excited About the Products You Want to Sell

April 10, 2009 by Michael Salapatek  
Filed under Marketing Ideas

When choosing a home party or direct sales company it is best to have a genuine love for the products.  This is important because when you really like the products you are selling it will show during your demonstration.
If you love candles, look for a company that sells candle and accessories that YOU would buy [...]

Assorted Booking Ideas

March 13, 2009 by Michael Salapatek  
Filed under Booking Tips

Assorted Booking Ideas…
* Show your business. Wear something that catches their attention
* Browse through one of your catalogs while at the doctors office, pool, fast-food place, it is a sure thing to contact an interest.
* Place business cards in give away boxes (you never know who might come across it).
* Be a sponsor in a [...]

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