NOW generation

Tips for Twitter

noreply@blogger.com (Awnya Boam) — Tue, 25 May 2010 03:43:00 +0000

Here are some great tips for using Twitter. I have found them to be extremely valuable and there are even some that are now on my todo list because I hadn't though of it this way before.

Ten Twitter Tips for Work at Home Moms

Enjoy!

Now Woman Spotlight

noreply@blogger.com (Awnya Boam) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:58:00 +0000

Today we are featuring another wonderful "Now Woman" in Direct Sales.

We are pleased to introduce Elizabeth Sprague.

The following are some things we had the pleasure of asking Elizabeth and her answers.

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Why do you love direct sales?

I was actually never been big on direct sales. I was the one saying “I could never sell anything.” I had always thought of scandalous and cheesy salespeople when thinking about direct sales. And then I came across the opportunity to sell products that I’d been using and loving for years. These were products I already recommended to my friends and family and now I could get paid for it! I love telling people about something that has made my life as a parent easier hoping it will help them just as much. Now when I think about direct sales I think about why I do what I do and it gives me a whole new perspective.

What are some of your favorite business tools?

My computer is my favorite business tool! I Love all of the information I find on the Internet. The potential for worldwide and local networking is great! Twitter and Facebook for social networking, Google for keywords and helpful articles and the blogging world is where you’ll find me!

What are some things that you would say have contributed to your success?

My addiction to social networking has definitely paid off J I love meeting new people and learning new things. I enjoy talking about all things parenting and especially the things I am passionate about (one of which just happens to be my product!) My passion has also been a large factor in my success. My passion for what I do shows and helps put parents and educators at ease. They can see that I’ve used the program and products in my own personal life and enjoyed them so much that I’ve chosen to share them with
others.

Why do you love direct sales?

Any other words of advise or tidbits you would like to share?

Life is too short to be bored and miserable. Do something you Love, have fun and make a difference!

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If you would like to know more about Elizabeth and the products she offers through Baby Signs With Elizabeth you can contact her on her website: http://www.babysignsprogram.com/withelizabeth, on her blog http://www.babysignswithelizabeth.blogspot.com,or you can

email her at PDXBabySigns@gmail.com.

Thanks Elizabeth!

NOW Women Spotlight

noreply@blogger.com (Awnya Boam) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:43:00 +0000

Today we are highlighting a wonderful woman and an amazing business person. Her name is Lynsey Jones of the Party Plan Divas. She has been in Direct Sales for a total of 11 years!

I asked Lynsey a few questions about her success and her career in Direct Sales and here is what she had to say:

Why do you love direct sales? The Direct Sales industry is unlike any other industry in Corporate America. The ability to "level the playing field" where truly ANYONE can be a success - regardless of race, background, education level, etc is truly amazing. I have helped women from every walk of life become wildly successful and reach the dreams they never thought they could. That in itself is more than any other industry can offer.

Would you like to share your "WHY" with us? Nothing inspires me more than to see someone else succeed. I have many success stories under my belt of women I have worked with to go from a mediocre life, to a world they never dreamed of. My passion is helping others, and my "why" is shown to me every day in emails, phone calls, and TWEETS of success from women who I have helped become successful. When you change your focus to making other people successful and stop looking at your own success, you will be amazed how your life with change.

Any other words of advise or tidbits you would like to share? Anyone who has read this can be successful. Anyone who is willing to do what it takes, regardless of your background or what you have done before, can be successful. I am not a typical "success coach", and I do not pretend to be. Chances are I have been where any of you are sitting, if not worse, and I am here to tell you - YOU CAN BE SUCCESSFUL. It takes work. It is simple, but it is not easy. I have worked with women literally worldwide who have found the success and balance they are looking for. Don't ever give up. You deserve the success you dream about!

How do you stay motivated in your business? I keep my business fresh and I continue to be BRUTALLY honest with myself. If business is down, you have to be willing to say "well, Lynsey, you haven't been working it the way you need to, so you really cant be surprised." It is that kind of honesty that will keep you on track, OR help you get back on track should you get lost. This industry is solid. If your business is not booming, if you are not as busy as you want to be - it is because not enough people know that you do what you do. Be willing to be honest with yourself.

What advise do you have for someone just starting out in the industry? Get started - get a schedule early on. In the beginning people kind of work at the "mercy" of the hostess or client - this leads to early burnout or getting overwhelmed. Get a schedule, stick to it, do the WORK, and you will be successful. Also, give it time. There is no such thing as a "get rich quick" scheme - but there certainly is "get rich slow" Ha! Be persistent, be CONSISTENT, and you will have everything you want.

Would you tell us a little bit more about why you started your Party Plan Divas business?I fell in love with the Party Plan industry and researched and studied dozens of successful women in Direct Sales and Party Plan. I attended every possible training event, read every book, and took every class I could find. Even after all of that though, I still felt like I was working "ALL THE TIME" and still making very little money. It wasn't until I stumbled across The FlyLady's method for keeping house that I thought "wow, someone needs to do this for business" and then I became that "someone." I began creating a system, USING that system, and reached the top of my Party Plan Company in just 11 months. I then began teaching my team the same system, and the next year was recognized for the largest team volume in the company for a team my size. It was then that The Diva Success System was born!! =)

Thank you Lynsey for all you wonderful words of wisdom! To get in touch with Lynsey or to learn more about what she does email her at partyplandivas@gmail.com or visit her website at http://partyplandivas.com.

Looking for women to spotlight

noreply@blogger.com (Awnya Boam) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:58:00 +0000

This is an official call to all of you Direct Sellers out there. We are looking to spotlight successful women in the Direct Selling industry who are under 30!

If you or someone you know fits this description, please drop me a line. We would love to feature you here.

Thanks! Look for some great features coming soon!

Tissue Ghosts

noreply@blogger.com (Awnya Boam) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Here is another fun idea of something you can do with your kids or that you can get them started on and then use the time "nugget" you have discovered to work on your business. I have made this demo into a YouTube video so you can see just how we make these fun Ghosts at our house. Enjoy!

Edible Playdoh aka Peanut Butter Playdough

noreply@blogger.com (Awnya Boam) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +0000

This is a fun treat that kids can eat and play with! Enjoy playing with your kids or make a batch together and then let them play while you work on your business.

You will need:
-3 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
-4 cups powdered sugar
-4 cups powdered milk
-3 1/2 cups corn syrup

Mix ingredients by hand. You can decorate with sprinkles, M&Ms etc. Refrigerate anything you want to keep for later.

FREE conference call tonight

noreply@blogger.com (Awnya Boam) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:45:00 +0000

Kick of Party with Your Kids Week tonight on a FREE conference call. This is at 4 Pacific, 5 Mountain, 6 Central, and 7 Eastern. Call in info is:
(712) 432-7585 followed by Conf ID 99559#

Here is the write up on the call:
Have you ever wondered how your direct selling business can affect your children? Awnya Boam, a direct selling business owner and author of the DSWA's Generation NOW Blog will be joined by Joyce Bone of Millionaire Mom's to share what its like to run a successful business and a successful family! You will hear real-life stories and helpful hints that can be applied to maximize the benefits your children gain from your direct selling business or the "Family Business" after you hear this call.

Hope you can make it!

Party with Your Kids Week

noreply@blogger.com (Awnya Boam) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:51:00 +0000

October 18-25th is officially Party with Your Kids Week! This campaign honors the fact that owning a home-based business is one of the most powerful ways to teach our children important life skills while bringing the family together. It’s a celebration of the freedom, independence and opportunities for personal growth that a direct selling business offers.

Party With Your Kids Week is sponsored by the Direct Selling Women’s Alliance who has put together an awesome collection of bonuses, some of which are listed below.

> Inspiring tele-classes on turning your home-based business into a "family business".
> Family-focused articles on balancing family and business with ease
> Seek & Find games and crosswords for kids as well as teens
> Family Goal Poster Night instructions for an evening of family fun and dreaming
> Articles from top leaders on how to engage your kids in your business
> Discounts on family friendly items such as Halloween costumes
> Family Meal Planning Articles
> Helpful Tips for running a home-based office with kids and Much, Much More!

Don’t wait! Click on the link here: http://www.partywithyourkids.com to visit the Party With Your Kids Week website and get f-r-e-e instant access to these fun bonuses!
You don’t have to wait until the week of October 18^th to start celebrating! Log in to http://www.partywithyourkids.com today!

Also a free teleclass on the 19th featuring myself and Joyce Bone of Millionaire Moms.com.

To you and your kid’s success~

Social Networking...confused?

noreply@blogger.com (Awnya Boam) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:46:00 +0000

Are you confused by all the Social Networking out there? Wish there was someone to help you figure it out and what it can do for your business?

You need to visit http://www.mybusinesspresence.com/

It is a great resource for ANY business, under 30 or not!

Quick recruiting tool

noreply@blogger.com (Awnya Boam) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:48:00 +0000

Last night, I had the incredible opportunity to be a guest speaker on a teleclass for Juice Plus. It was a great call about NOW women where I was able to share some great information about this great group.
During the call we spoke a little about a great tool that I am using to help plant the recruiting seed quickly and in a way that people remember and relate to.
Because this is working SO well for me in my business I wanted to share what I have found. It is a wonderful product that can be found on The Booster site. That link will go straight to the page where the $100 bill is waiting for you!

Jenny has a little message you can listen to about this that is great and gave me the inspiration to say what I do. I say- "May I give you something? I have been really impressed by you and your (insert compliment...personality, way with people, etc) and I think you would be great at what I do. I can help you make it real. I will ask you to just put it in your purse and when the time is right for you, give me a call. "

It is that simple, but the results have been amazing. I use this all the time. I even had a door-to-door sales-woman come to my house the other day and eventhough I didn't buy what she was selling, I sure gave her one of those!

This is great for the grocery store, in line at the movies, at home parties or events...the possibilities are endless. You will be planting a seed that will definately grow in their hearts, and I believe that people will respond to it because it is so simple!

I would love to hear about success stories you have had using this, so please email me when you have one to share!!

Sign up for a Twitter account

noreply@blogger.com (Awnya Boam) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:39:00 +0000

Another great social networking site out there is Twitter. Twitter is unique because you only have 140 characters to write in. I like this because people are short and to the point. They don't have enough characters to drone on. I can easily find links and other information. Sometimes I hear about things faster on there than I do on the news! It is a great way to socialize and connect with people. Below is another YouTube tutorial on how to set up a Twitter account. This one is just over 2 minutes long.

Another word of warning - be interesting! If you are always writing about your sales or your business opportunity it gets old really quick. Same thing if you are always posting about what you are eating or doing in your day. Try to include useful links, tips, inspirational quotes, a few of your sales, etc. Mix it up. If you need a friend, my username is @time4felt - I would love to add you!

Sign up for a Facebook account

noreply@blogger.com (Awnya Boam) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:26:00 +0000

Facebook is a quickly growing social network on the internet. It is so much fun to reconnect with people you know! I use it to communicate with people on my team or in groups that I'm interested in. It is also a great way to connect with new people. If you are not on Facebook already, you are missing out on a great opportunity to offer your products or business opportunity to all kinds of people. Here is a short video (5 mins) on how to set up a Facebook account.

Be sure to use caution. Don't spam people with "join my business" stuff all the time. You want to include things that are interesting to the others there. Talk. Build relationships. Then you can occasionally mention your products or business opportunity. Just be the kind of person you would want to be a friend to.

Are you Technology savvy?

noreply@blogger.com (Awnya Boam) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:40:00 +0000

The under 30 generation is more reliant on technology than any other generation. They expect everyone else to be as well. Sites like Facebook, My Space, YouTube, Twitter, Linked In and many others are places they all frequent! Most have had a cell phone for years and could almost text while sleeping they do it so often! This is how the WOW generation communicates.

Because social networking is growing everyday it is something that if you aren't doing...you should be! In my next few posts, I will help walk you through getting set up on a few of these sites. They are great to connect with people on your teams or downlines and some people even use these kinds of sites to find new people to recruit!

Welcome to the NOW genenration blog!

noreply@blogger.com (Awnya Boam) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:05:00 +0000

Welcome to the NOW generation blog. I am the representative for the DSWA Diversity Center in the under 30 age group! I am honored and humbled at the same time.

Here I will be posting about ways to connect with those who are under 30 in your Direct Sales business. I will let you know a little more about what's important to NOW women, what we think about us and a few ways to connect with us better.

I hope that you will find this information useful as the under 30 group is not well represented currently in the Direct Selling Industry it could be a chance for those who ARE under 30 to connect and for those who want NOW women on their teams to relate to us better.

Welcome and come back often!

Awnya Boam
http://www.directsellingdiversitycenter.com/