Video is already the number one type of content on social media and continues to grow in popularity. Here are some statistics: 72% of consumers prefer learning about a product or service through a video Viewers retain 95% of a message when they watch it through video Social media posts that include a video have… Read More
What is Direct Selling? Inspiration and Tips Direct selling is an effective way to build a low-cost business.It allows you to avoid overhead costs and build long-lasting customer relationships. What is direct selling? Direct selling is the selling of products in a non-retail setting, for example, at home, online, or other venues that are not… Read More
It almost feels like the ability to concentrate is a lost art in today’s digital world. Constant interruptions by notifications from our multitude of apps can be catastrophic for our productivity and focus. A recent study reported that we experience around 60 interruptions in an average 8 hour work day. And a study at London’s… Read More
Far too many people are afraid of hearing the word “no”. And I get it. I used to be afraid of rejection too. For the first 2 years in my business I hardly achieved anything. I was afraid to ask and by avoiding the ask I rejected myself in advance. I was saying “No” to… Read More
There are so many great tools and online services available that it’s hard to know which ones to invest your time (and sometimes) money in. This list represents all my favorite tools that I use in my direct sales business all the time. Many of them are free, which is even better! Canva It’s important… Read More
If you sell a consumable product in your direct sales business, sampling is a fantastic way to grow your direct sales business. According to GCI Magazine, the objective of sampling is to enhance your customers’ experience and increase loyalty. Providing product samples allows your customers to try different products and create an opportunity for customer… Read More
Instagram is a great social platform you might want to add to your roster of social media that you use in your direct sales business. Instagram tends to attract a younger audience and generally a more affluent audience than Facebook. Here are some things to consider when marketing your direct sales business on Instagram. AvatarAn… Read More
I used to think I was just not an organized person. I was working with different notebooks and planners, lots of post-it notes and separate printables. But I thought – like lots of people – that was just how I was… Turns out I was wrong in the best way possible! After going through Positive… Read More
I know it feels good to focus on the likes that your Facebook posts get, but engagement is far more important. Engagement includes the comments, the reactions, shares, clicks as well as the likes. Facebook wants you to focus on connection, education and entertainment and will prioritize posts that way. The algorithm is designed to… Read More
Recruiting from your online events can be a fabulous way to grow your business. Unfortunately most direct sellers don’t mention recruiting at all or just post 1 thing about the business opportunity in a Facebook party and believe they’ve done all that’s necessary to let recruits flow in…. It doesn’t quite work like that. Unfortunately.… Read More