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Top Resource: Classifiedsgiant.com

DirectSalesGuy — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:08:49 +0000

A lot of people ask me, “where can I advertise for free?” Well, there are plenty of places to advertise for free… but will people actually see your ad?

This is where Classifiedsgiant.com comes in. This classified service, which is free, is full of great features and has a very widespread audience. When you list your ad here, you know your ad will be seen by thousands of people…

Placing your ad on sites like Craigslist.com are hit and miss… why? Because they limit what you can list, how you can list it, and people can flag it and have it removed out of spite alone! This is why we like Classifiedsgiant.com… it is a legit classifieds website that serves its purpose… and its free. Free classifieds!

What more could you ask for?

Free – check!
Lots of features – check!
Gaining popularity – check!
Easy to use – check!

That was enough for us to give it a spin and we like it. Good work Classifiedsgiant.com.

Go check it out yourself, click here!

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Review: Stopsmoking4steps.com

DirectSalesGuy — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:26:49 +0000

Although this is a bit off topic, I wanted to take time to look at a website that hits close to home. My grandfather passed away six years ago from lung cancer, and when the chance to review a website that could possibly put a stop to cigarette related deaths came up, I couldn’t resist.

Smoking is the cause of multiple diseases and causes millions of deaths each year. Can you quit smoking? Sure you can… you just need to know how.

How about a program that helps smokers quit with a 97% success rate? That’s incredible! This program can help even the most stubborn smokers quit!

Don’t waste hundreds or even thousands of dollars trying methods that have up to a 75% fail rate! These programs don’t work, and the creators just keep making more money because the people trying to quit keep paying! My grandfather could have quit if this system had been around when he was alive… don’t end your life with cigarettes, learn the most inexpensive and effective way to quit at www.stopsmoking4steps.com.

The results are proven… One of the greatest new stop smoking products to hit the market that actually works!

Stop smoking now, and make yourself, friends, and family happy.

PeopleString: What is it? Why Should You Join?

DirectSalesGuy — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:31:49 +0000

There are a lot of social networking sites on the internet today, and more are springing up daily. Those who run the People String social networking site claim that it has a lot of unique features worth looking at. First of all, there are two membership levels in the site; free membership and a paid membership called the “Entrepreneur Package” for a one-time fee of $200. Members get commissions for recruiting paying members to the site. Members also earn a share of the site’s ad revenue, according to how active they are within the site. Commissions are multi-level, meaning that you can have a payable downline a few levels deep, depending on your membership level.

In addition to being able to earn money being a member of People String, there are some features unrelated to earning that are unique. One that stands out is the “self destructing email” feature. You get your own program email address, and you can elect to send an email to someone that will literally self-destruct after a certain amount of time, with a little fire graphic and everything. There could be some practical purposes for that, but most people use it for fun! The program offers video email as well; all you need to use it is a video camera or web cam.

Even if you want to be a paying member of the People String social networking site, you can still sign up for free and then upgrade. Signing up for free means that you can look around a bit before making your final decision. Paid members get significantly higher commissions, more email accounts, and their own domains, among other features.

What we like:

PeopleString ‘Where You Own the Web’. It is the new wave in relationship and social communities
Gives you a share in the revenues that are created by the users of the website
PeopleString gives its members back 70% of the revenues
You can join for free!

We like the idea of PeopleString and think it will grow. Click here to find out more!

Pyxism: The Hottest New Thing in Travel? We Think So!

DirectSalesGuy — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:27:33 +0000

What is Pyxism?

Travel is one of the most lucrative enterprise for the average home-based entrepreneur. Lloyd Wilson, a veteran network marketer and previous owner of a travel-based company, recently started a company called Pyxism (named after the constellation in the Southern hemisphere; and Latin for compass). He has literally reinvented the extremely popular 3 x 2 matrix program compensation plan and developed a program that will appeal to the average marketer as well as the superstar salesman. Although the superstar might find himself at a slight disadvantage and the average person may be on top with this program.

Here is a program where success is greatly possible by teamwork and sharing. Wilson revolutionized the 3 x 2 matrix and removed the problems experienced by last-year’s predecessors and evolved it. Pyxism will be a name to be reckoned with in 2010 and beyond. He did not plan to launch until June, 2010, but early leaks pushed the plans forward and now – even before launch, the company boasts members and teams in over 20 different countries. A great opportunity to get in early and succeed quickly.

What we like:

Pyxism offers the best of class in travel and vacation products that you can enjoy or give as gifts. Pyxism is
Pyxism is Better Business Bureau Accredited with an A Rating!
Unlimited Income and Wealth from One-Time Out-of-Pocket Purchase!
$1,500 per cycle (unlimited cycles) paid on PYXISM’s customized fast moving 2 by 2 cycling matrix with “True Follow-Me” software
No monthly auto-ships or other costs ever!
4 different wasys to fill your matrix and to get paid!

Learn more here and see what we are talking about!

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-07

DirectSalesGuy — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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Direct Sales in the Summer: Explode Your Sales!

DirectSalesGuy — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:52:20 +0000

The summer season provides an excellent opportunity for direct sales consultants. The warm weather means there will be plenty of tradeshows, festivals, fairs, farmers markets, and more. These are great places to showcase your products and services.

If you have been in direct sales for a few years, you know how valuable these events and warm weather are to your business. If you are new to direct selling, you may not know yet, but you need to learn this quickly… these events are VITAL to your success in direct sales.

Some direct sales reps or consultants are happy having party after party making a small income each month with their business… but it really isn’t a business when you handle it like this. This makes it a hobby. It CAN be a business… a very lucrative business, but it must be handled as such.

The warm summer weather opens up opportunities for the direct sales champion. You can be a direct sales champion! Open up your local newspaper… browse your local city websites… find EVENTS and book tables. This is easy… It is probably easier than organizing a party! Book a table… print some signs… organize your calendar… and become a direct sales champion!

Let’s compare a direct sales event and a direct sales party:

Let’s take a glance at a potential party outcome…

At a party you could potentially have 20 guests… you must entertain these guests, you must provide drinks and maybe snacks for these guests. You have to send out invitations to these guests. You have to follow up with these guests to make sure they show up. You have to clean up after these guests… And to what outcome? Sure, you can have fun, but what will your sales be for the night? Let’s say your guests average $50 each in purchases. That is $1000 in sales… your cut being about 30%… you’d make $330. Now from your $330, subtract the cost of the food and drinks, the invitations, and the cleanup time… What does that leave, $250 to $275? Not too shabby, right?

Now let’s look at an event…

You have to book a table. You will need to pay for this table ($75 to $150). You will have to travel to the event location and set up this table… You have to… NOTHING. That’s about it. Now, with no invitations, no guests to entertain, no mess to clean up… what happens? You have potentially 100 to 200 customers at a decent event… Let’s say these customers only spend, on average, only $30 each (less than the above average for a party because party guests always spend a little more). Your sales are at $3000 to $6000. Your 30% cut of this is $900 to $2000! Subtract the cost of your table and travel and… YOU GET THE POINT!

You can find events online with the expected outcome based on the prior years event and the numbers are staggering… I got a table at a spring festival in 2007. The expected outcome for this event was 20,000 people! The cost of my booth/table was $150. I had over 350 orders over a two day period with a total sales of $9,800… My commission at this time was 35%. So my profit was $3200… AND, I received 10% in free product which I used to stock for my next event ($980!).

Now, the above example is the reason I stress the use of events and festivals to increase your sales. Read this information, let it sink in, and use it to drive your sales! Become a direct sales champion… you can do it.

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Direct Sales Marketing Tips: How to Book More For Your Direct Sales Business

DirectSalesGuy — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:48:57 +0000

I came across a really great article and wanted to share it with my readers… enjoy!

Generate More Bookings with Ease in Your Direct Sales Business

By: Tammy Stanley

If you want to generate more bookings in your direct sales business, and you want to generate those bookings with ease, you need to look at reasons why your prospects would want to book a home party with you in the first place. Most direct sales consultants think that the reason their prospects book a home show is to get free product, and that’s why they almost always lead with getting free product as the reason to book a home party.

What if you could improve your results by digging deeper and finding an even more compelling reason to book a home show, would you want to do that? If so, pay close attention to the marketing lesson within the following story of how I developed a large group of people to want something I offer.

There’s really only one reason people read my weekly ezine. Some would say that they read it because they learn so much from it. Others would say they read it because they think I’m such a good writer. But those are not the real reasons why they read it. There’s truly only one reason they read it at all.

The real reason my subscribers read my weekly ezine is that I present them with an offer they can’t refuse while signing up for my it. Here’s my offer: “Learn 3 simple secrets to building an empire in your direct sales business by giving me your first name and email address.” You see, the real reason my subscribers read my weekly ezine is that I begin by generating their interest with an offer of something they actually want. So what does all this have to do with you and achieving success in your direct sales business? Keep reading because you’re going to start seeing some similarities.

A major point I want you to understand is that no one reads my ezine because I say, “Hey, wanna get a free ezine targeted to the direct sales industry from me every week?” It’s true that I could have asked that of each of my subscribers, and maybe a few would have said, “Yes.” But the majority probably would have said, “No thanks.”

Likewise, you can jump-start your direct sales business once you pick up the phone and simply ask a few casual acquaintances if they would consider hosting a home party demonstration to get some free products. However, asking someone to host a home party demonstration for that reason would be similar to me asking you if you wanted to get a free weekly ezine. However, even that activity can generate bookings in your calendar, therefore, another major point is: Activity overrules inactivity any day of the week.

But the secret to generating new bookings with ease is identifying something that your prospects would love to have and then presenting those prospects with an irresistible offer. You have to get inside your customers’ shoes and really ask yourself, “What do my customers actually want?” If you think the answer to that question is “free products,” you haven’t thought much about your prospects.

Let’s look at my offer. When I thought about my prospects I knew that I could offer them a free weekly ezine filled with direct sales tips and direct sales strategies. But I had to ask myself, “Do my prospects actually want that?” In order to discover the answer to that I simply pictured my prospects going to bed at night and not being able to fall asleep. What was keeping them awake? Well, certainly not this thought, “Oh, if only I could get a free ezine targeted to direct sales! Then every thing would be all right.” HA! FAT CHANCE!

I knew that if anything in their business were keeping them awake at night it would have something to do with difficulty, how this business isn’t as easy as they thought it would be. Then I thought about things that could really help make this business easier. And ultimately I narrowed those things down to three things. Still another major point is that I didn’t just say “3 Things to…,” I said, “3 Simple Things…” You see, I know that my ideal prospects want and need simplicity in their business because their lives are already busy and complicated enough as it is.

The other thing I considered was that the bigger my prospects build their business, they not only earn more money, they experience leverage. By the way, “leverage” is another word for “opportunity” in project/risk management. By telling my prospects that I had 3 simple secrets to building an empire in their direct sales business, I capitalized on several of their desires – simplicity and leverage of time and money.

Hey, I can actually picture my prospects going to bed at night wishing they knew an easier way to make money and wishing there were a few more hours in the day! Do you ever go to bed with either of those thoughts?

What I’ve just shown you is the secret to generating new bookings with the people and strangers you meet every day. Offer a solution to one or more of their challenges. Stop offering free products (for example: a free facial) and start offering something they want (for example: taking 3-5 years off their face). You need to think about the problem to which your products are the solution. Yes… this just might require some deeper thinking on your part. Final major point: if you skip this, you’ll be veering off the critical path to building a truly successful direct sales business.

About the Author

Tammy Stanley directs The Sales Refinery, a sales training firm that assists direct sales consultants generate more business through powerful marketing, selling, and leadership strategies.

Get her FREE report, “3 Simple Secrets to Building an Empire in Direct Sales” at http://www.tammystanley.com

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Direct Sales Tips: 6 Strategies to Increase Your Sales Now in 2010

DirectSalesGuy — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:16:12 +0000

6 Strategies To Increase Your Sales Now

By: Rochelle Togo-Figa

Now is the time to become a “smart” entrepreneur about your business by doing more not less. What I mean by “doing more” is increasing your sales and marketing efforts. Instead of pulling back as many entrepreneurs are currently doing, beat out your competitors by finding new ways to stay visible.

An economic slowdown can be a problem for your business if you allow it to be. Or, it can be an opportunity to gain new clients and boost your sales if you know and have mastered the marketing and sales methods that work best during these times.

Right now, many successful entrepreneurs are rubbing their hands together in eager anticipation of new opportunities because they know many of their competitors are pulling back. With less competition, it makes it easy for them to go after business.

Consider that although people may be more cautious in spending money, they do still need services. The person they’ll do business with will be the one who provides the best value and finds creative ways to stay in front of them.

Here are six sales strategies to maintain and even increase sales, no matter what’s going on around you.

Follow Up. I’m amazed to hear entrepreneurs say they only follow up one or two times and sometimes never at all. People may not be ready today to buy from you but if they expressed interest, they’ll probably be ready to buy in the next several months. They say it can take 7-10 or more touches to move the client to making a buying decision. You want to come up with creative ways to stay in touch, so when they’re ready to buy, they’ll remember you.
Reactivate dormant accounts. Reaching out to past clients can make customers for life. Let them know you’re there for them and be generous by offering some ideas to help them in their businesses. One phone call can make a huge difference. Think about it. When was the last time a past vendor called you with some ideas for your business? When you go the extra mile and show them you’re there to help them, they’ll appreciate you and remember that when they’re ready to do business.
Make special offers. Offer a product or service at a special low fee for a limited time. Give catchy names to these special offers. Some examples are: Close-out Sale, Scratch and Dent Sale, Half Price Sale, Birthday Sale, My Dog Maxx’s Birthday Sale, Xmas Sale, Coupon Sale, Free 30-Day Trial. You’ll need to put a time limit on the offer to encourage people to buy now and not later. Also, it helps to explain why you’re having the sale, so they know you don’t just drop prices whenever you feel like it.
Up sell to generate additional revenue. When a client purchases your product, you can offer other services at a nominal fee that will compliment the product they’ve just purchased. This is done in many places. For example, at many hotels they now charge you a ‘resort fee’ of $20 a day. And for that fee, they list a series of amenities you receive. Although this is a small fee, with the volume of customers, this fee adds up.
Add value to your existing service. During times when your customers may be concerned about pricing, another way to win them over is offering the best value for their dollar. You can do this by enhancing your service with “extras.” An extra might be faster delivery than your competitors, a larger selection, easier payment options, or a better guarantee.
Be positive. I’m a big believer in staying positive. Now is the time to surround yourself with positive people, say positive affirmations daily, read books that make you feel good, listen to people who share their secrets for achieving success, take time to nurture yourself, and most of all believe in yourself and stay in action!

If you like what you read in this article and want to learn more sales strategies that will increase your sales immediately, then I’m ready to walk you through my proven step-by-step sales and mindset breakthrough system at the Inner Game of Sales Breakthrough Workshop. For 3 incredible days in June I will teach you everything you need to close more sales and shift the way you think about sales. Now is the time to master your sales and mindset so that this is your best year ever! The Inner Game of Sales Workshop will change the way YOU think about sales and selling FOREVER!

If you would like to use this article on your website, or for your own ezine, not a problem; however, there’s one thing you MUST include: Rochelle Togo-Figa, The Sales Breakthrough Expert, is the creator of the Sales Breakthrough System™, a proven step-by-step sales process that will help you close more sales, sign on more clients and make more money with ease and velocity. To sign up for her free sales articles and teleclasses on closing more sales, visit www.SalesBreakthroughs.com.

Check out my new Breakthrough Strategist Blog! If you want to see more articles like this one, just click here for more valuable sales and mindset strategies to help increase sales and bring in more clients.

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Direct Sales Resource: Best of 2010 – Best Direct Sales Opportunity, Best Direct Sales Resources, and More!

DirectSalesGuy — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:16:39 +0000

Head into the new year with all of the information you need to make good decisions and find the best direct sales opportunity 2010, the best direct sales resources 2010, and more! DirectSalesResource.com brings you a look into 2010 and how you can make the most of the new year.

Best Direct Sales Opportunity 2010:

After reading over our reviews and looking into growth opportunities and new companies in the direct sales category, we had a tough decision. Some direct sales companies pay more, some have great policies, some direct sales companies have great multilevel schemes to help it’s consultants benefits. We were looking for a company that had all of these in place, and a company that could best provide an opportunity for new consultants in 2010. We believe Scentsy is the top of the class for 2010. They have it all and the growth opportunity is there for new consultants to come in and make a splash very quickly. Read our previous review here.

If you are already representing a direct sales company, do not let this scare you off. Scentsy has a very affordable start up package that gets your business going immediately. For $99 they give you everything you need to take off with your business like a rocket. If you are already a rep for another company… why not give Scentsy a try in 2010? It is time for changes and time to make your business work for you. Read our review of Scentsy or go to this website to learn more from an actual consultant.

Disclaimer: I am not a Scentsy consultant as I am no longer running a direct sales business.

Best Business Cards and Prints Service 2010:

Whether you are running a direct sales business or running any kind of your own business you must try out OvernightPrints. This company has great prices, great service, and great quality. Creating your own business cards, signs, and anything else you may need is very convenient at OvernightPrints. I believe this has been one of the most helpful resources when it comes to printed media… they handle brochures, business cards, signs, cards, magnets… you name it, they create it. Check them out here and save time and money for your business…. even it if isn’t direct sales.

Best Website Hosting 2010 (For your direct sales business website or personal websites):

Hostgator has our vote each year and probably always will. Our websites hosted on HostGator are NEVER down. I mean these websites are always up. We have no problems ever with our service, the price is outstanding, and customer service is top notch. What else can we say about website hosting? So… you have 15 websites to host? $7.95 per month…. you have 30 websites to host? $7.95 per month… you can host as many as you want and it’s going to cost you $7.95 a month… TOTAL. Don’t waste your time or money with any other website hosting service… Hostgator is #1 for a reason. Click here to get your own web hosting with hostgator or find out more.

More coming soon!

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Direct Sales Tips: Getting Back on Track After a Holiday Rush

DirectSalesGuy — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:30:13 +0000

So you had a great holiday income with your direct sales business… that is GREAT! But don’t let this great holiday season of sales set you back. How, you ask? Well, sometimes a person will be so excited about the huge money they made for the prior month that they will relax for a few weeks or not get back to work as soon…

Don’t let this be you! You need to get right back to work in building your direct sales business, building your customer base, and advertising your company! A great holiday season of sales and commission can put a kink in your progress so don’t fall into this trap. It’s a new year and time for new goals.

Write down a list of your goals for the new year, for your direct sales business. Write down three goals for the year, three goals for the month, and three goals for next week.

Stick to these goals and keep on working on your direct sales business. A good month is a good thing, but don’t let your guard down… you need to keep at it!