Thriving at Direct Selling Blog

I Love the word “Yes” and Often the Right Response is “No”

caterina@directsalescoaching.com (Caterina Rando) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:58:56 +0000

Yesterday a really good friend, who I love a lot, who has often been a mentor, made a request of me that would cost me a good amount of time in an already busy week. I really wanted to say “yes” to her. I felt my desire to oblige, yet physiologically I also felt the [...]

Coaching Your Team to Win

caterina@directsalescoaching.com (Caterina Rando) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:28:42 +0000

As a direct selling leader, you want to do everything you can to help your team members book, sell, recruit, and build their own strong teams. Like many leaders I have met, I am sure you want to implement the strategies you know will support your team members and help them succeed. Maybe you have tried [...]

Keep a Success Storehouse

caterina@directsalescoaching.com (Caterina Rando) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:24:29 +0000

“Your Success Storehouse can be a beautiful box, journal, or notebook. It can be a list of all your achievements to date; a scrapbook of loving cards from friends, and letters from satisfied employers or clients; a place to keep certificates and other awards; or all of the above! What’s most important is to have [...]

Are They Up For A Challenge?

caterina@directsalescoaching.com (Caterina Rando) — Tue, 26 May 2009 23:03:34 +0000

Have you challenged the people on your team lately? Have you scheduled a booking or recruiting blitz? Have you offered a little something extra for anyone that hits a certain goals this month? Have you asked team members to commit to something in the next 7, 14, or 21 days? If not it is time [...]

Maximize Your Tradeshow Efforts to Grow Your Direct Sales Business

caterina@directsalescoaching.com (Caterina Rando) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:14:27 +0000

We have been talking a lot about tradeshows in my Direct Sales Business Breakthrough group the last few weeks. In this economic climate, I encourage you to try new things. If it does not cost you much, tradeshows can be a good marketing strategy. They can also be a huge waste if you do not [...]

Is Your Spouse on Your Team?

caterina@directsalescoaching.com (Caterina Rando) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:58:52 +0000

Every woman deserves a spouse that is supportive of their business. Today on our Direct Sales Business Breakthrough call, a woman shared how her spouse was not supportive of her business. Truthfully, I have heard this way too may times. Unfortunately, I have also seen too many times that a successful direct seller does not make [...]

Five Small, Fast, Free, Easy Things You Can do to Grow Your Direct Sales Business in Challenging Times

caterina@directsalescoaching.com (Caterina Rando) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:47:08 +0000

I wanted to share last week’s teleclass on how to grow your Direct Selling Business in Challenging Times. You can download it below. Expect Success!

You Plus Two

caterina@directsalescoaching.com (Caterina Rando) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:47:28 +0000

Some direct sellers are reporting that they are getting a little resistance from potential hostess these days, as they are concerned about inviting their friends to a party where they might think they are expected to spend money. First, of course let them know that there is never any pressure to buy and then suggest [...]

How To Increase Outside Orders Immediately

caterina@directsalescoaching.com (Caterina Rando) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:23:49 +0000

This is one of my hottest tips that I have had a lot of requests around lately so I want to make sure you have not missed it. Wouldn’t it be great if you knew every party was a huge success before you even walked in the door? There is a great and very easy way [...]

Are You Going to Conference?

caterina@directsalescoaching.com (Caterina Rando) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:53:49 +0000

I know that Passion Parties and Avon and several other direct selling companies are getting ready for their spring business building or leadership conferences- I know other companies conferences have already passed in January or February. Whatever the case with your company- here is the point: you cannot consider yourself a committed entrepreneur if you [...]