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NYR Organic Mini Consultant Kit (limited time offer)

noreply@blogger.com (Janette Stoll) — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 17:39:00 +0000

If you've been waiting for something special from Neal's Yard to join this wonderful organic company, this is it! It's a great way to be a part of NYR Organic, get plenty of products to try in this mini kit, and get a chance to be a consultant.

You'll enjoy all the consultant benefits- 25% discount on all products, no monthly orders required, a free replicated website right away, and all the perks. There's nothing else you need to pay except for the price of this mini consultant kit (plus shipping and taxes).

You can join and save 25% on all these wonderful organic products without being required to sell or build a business.

Here's what you'll get in this mini consultant kit:

Mini Starter Kit for just $60*

PRODUCTS

0305 Frankincense Toner 6.76fl .oz
2370 Wild Rose Hand Cream 1.69fl .oz
2362 Wild Rose Beauty Balm 1.76oz
2182 Lavender Org Essential Oil 0.34fl .oz

1000 Seaweed & Arnica Shower Gel

5008 Aromatherapy Calming Room Spray
0043G Orange Flower Facial Wash (travel)
0050G Rose Facial Wash (travel)

BUSINESS TOOLS

Bee Lovely Tote Bag x1
Main Catalog x10
Mini Catalog Skincare Booklet x25
Order Forms x50
Product Sample Sachets 2x20

TERMS: NYR Organic reserves the right to change/withdraw this offer without notice.
Tax and shipping ($16.95 / $28.95 Alaska and Hawaii) are not included in the Kit price. Kit contents may vary from images shown.

This is a fantastic limited time special offer and unfortunately it will end August 31, 2018. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. I'd love to help you get started.

If you're ready to take up on this special offer, click here ->NYR Organic Consultant Mini Kit

NYR Organic Summer Sale 30% Off & Free Shipping!

noreply@blogger.com (Janette Stoll) — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 21:24:00 +0000

*Click image to shop directly from my website

The summer sale starts July 18 and ends July 24 while supplies. And the FREE shipping is only for July 18 and 19 if you shop directly from my website. You can click image above which will take you directly to my website for easy shopping and have products shipped directly to you.

1This is a fantastic promotion with free shipping for only 2 days. And supplies will go very fast! Shop early and save big on this special summer sale.

If you need any assistance or have any questions before the sale starts, please feel free to contact me from my -> website or email me janettestoll (at) yahoo (dot) com. I'll get back to you right away.

As always, thanks so much for your support!

Janette

IMPORTANT NOTE: The July Gift with Purchase (Mini Wild Rose Beauty Balm) will not be offered during the sale period.

*TERMS: 30% discount offer valid from July 18 to July 24 while supplies last. Free shipping offer valid from July 18 and July 19. Products count at full retail price when selected as a host reward or when purchased with a gift certificate. Excludes previous purchases. NYR Organic reserves the right to change/withdraw this offer without notice.

Direct Sales Tips: Springing Into Summer Action

noreply@blogger.com (Janette Stoll) — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 22:21:00 +0000

Why I'm springing myself into summer action now. Those of us with kids know summer time is busy family time. From traveling to summer classes to enjoying those lazy days of summer, it's a busy time. And with kids, it's double busy.

If you're a working direct sales parent, planning ahead is crucial to keep the momentum of your business growing during the summer months. It is traditionally the slowest time for direct sales consultants. If you're a direct sales blogger, prepping for content now, you'll have articles ready to post when you're busy with your kids.

As I'm planning ahead to the summer months with my family here are some topics (below) I'm planning to write now in anticipation of the busy months ahead. When summer rolls around, I'll simply edit (if necessary) and post without having to drum up topics then.

Speaking of summer vacations, in June, we're heading to London! I'm beyond excited and especially looking forward to visiting Neal's Yard in Covent Garden. This is where the first store opened over thirty years ago. It's home to my organic online business. I'll be sure to take photos and share on my blog upon my return. Better yet, with blogging I can even post and share while in London!

If you're a blogger for your direct sales business, start thinking about topics that you want to share with your readers.

If you're looking for article ideas, how about the ones below?

Motivational
Inspirational
Educational
Informative
Team Building/Recruiting
Sales Tips
Product Education
Books on Personal Development/Marketing/Business

If you're stuck and can't come up with anything to write about, how about sharing articles from other blogs that are noteworthy and post on your blog.

For example, if you're selling organic products read and find five articles that are informative and beneficial to your readers and share them on your blog.

How do you prepare for the busy upcoming summer months in your direct sales business? Would love to hear your input in the comment below.

Until next time,

Janette

Why Direct Sales is Ideal for Women

noreply@blogger.com (Janette Stoll) — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 17:30:00 +0000

I know I'm biased towards direct sales but for me I love this business for many reasons.

First, I wouldn't join as a direct sales consultant if I didn't love the products and use them.

Second, direct sales is ideal for women especially for stay at home moms. Moms are already home and because this business is so flexible you can work it part time, occasionally, and put in the hours that work for you while tending to your family.

Direct selling is not a home-based job so there are no deadlines or demands from your superior. For moms already at home, it's ideal because you can do this business online with an hour or two a day. You don't have to do parties or live events unless you choose to.

However, your success is in direct correlation to how much time you invest in your business. You're probably not going to have as much success compared to someone who's hosting parties or putting in more hours building the business.

If you're not a hosting party kind of person because of your family schedule, marketing your direct sales business on the internet is not only viable, but can be very successful.

Why I'm a consultant

Most direct sales friends of mine ended up as consultants because they love the products. Mine is the same along with the option of doing this business online because it works best with my schedule.

Why direct sales is ideal for women

Women are amazing at sharing their favorite products with their friends. I share my love for my company's products through my blog but there are many ways women get the word out about the products they're using.

For some of these women it didn't start out as a business but grew into one organically. And it all started because they fell in love with the products first.

What are the requirements?

There are many direct sales companies with different requirements. With my company, the are no monthly sales requirements so it's ideal for people who may want to start as a product user without worrying about meeting the monthly sales requirements.

It's always a good idea to check with the person or company you're interested in what the requirements are.

What are the costs?

Direct sales business kits are affordable. Most companies in the skin care and beauty that I've seen on average have kits around $99 plus shipping and tax. These kits include a lot of products, catalogs, and a website to start your business right away.

With the great value in these business kits some women sign up to get the products in the kit and enjoy the consultant discounts on future orders.

With this kind of flexibility you understand why I think direct sales is so ideal for women. For me, I love the consultant discount. But there are all types attracted to direct sales. Some are products users and love their consultant discounts. Some are serious business builders as well as very part-time.

A direct sales business is what you want it to be. Of course that doesn't mean they're all the same so know what the requirements are, costs, and so forth before you join one. Some might not be as flexible as others and may have additional costs once you're a consultant.

If you love the products and the flexibility of direct sales, you might find it's ideal for you too.

Great article -> Why More Women are Looking to Direct Selling on Inc.com

As always, would love any feedback in the comments.

Until next time,

Janette

P.S. Do you love organic beauty and wellness products? Visit my -> organic business and contact me for free samples.

NYR Organic Special for International Women's Day

noreply@blogger.com (Janette Stoll) — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 16:16:00 +0000

I wanted to share a special for two days only in celebration of International Women's Day. For new consultants, you're getting a rolling bag and a NYR Beauty Book in addition to all the products you see in the picture below when you join NYR Organic.

There are no monthly sales requirements and only a one-time $100 annual requirement that can be achieved anytime within 12 months from the day you join the company.

The website is free so you can begin your online business right away.

You can join and save 25% on all these fabulous organic products as a consultant. Or you can join to build a business. It's very flexible.

If this sounds interesting to you, click on the picture below and it'll take you to my website for more info. You can email me with any questions.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, new Consultants enrolled March 8-10 will receive these 2 additional items to help them on their journey with NYR Organic!

Offer begins Thursday, March 8 at 12:01AM PST and ends Saturday, March 10 at 11:59 PM PST.

*Disclaimer- I'm an independent consultant for NYR Organic.

Making Money With New Direct Sales Companies

noreply@blogger.com (Janette Stoll) — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 20:40:00 +0000

Do you love new direct sales companies? It's exciting to think of being one of the first consultants representing a new company. Imagine being one of those early leaders from Arbonne or Mary Kay.

But is the hype of joining new opportunities as good as it seems? What are the odds of a brand new direct sales company being around after 2 or 5 years? And can you really make money with a new company?

I have some experience in this area because I was part of one and had great success. I loved it but sadly it never took off. After a few years it became an affiliate model. Over the two plus years with the company, I learned some valuable tips.

Plenty of people love joining a brand new company for the reason I stated above. People want to be the first and hate missing out. The idea of being one of the first consultants with the company is exciting.

The downside of new companies is that they're still figuring out products, growth potential, mismanagement associated with the growing pains of launching a new business. These challenges can be a headache for consultants and customers especially if products are frequently out of stock or shipping is slow because lack of staff and so forth.

But if you go into a new venture with these potential challenges in mind you'll be able to manage your expectations and setbacks as well as offer a sounding board to your team.

Build It Fast

First, build your business right away. When it's a new company you won't have the competition with other consultants. Google your company and it's not over populated with other consultants and their social media presence.

The reality is people switch companies more often than you think so there's always someone looking for a new opportunity. There are many, many reasons why people change companies so be ready to share your business when the opportunity presents itself.

Build An Online Presence

Set up an online presence. It's no secret I love blogging and it's what I'd recommend for all direct sales consultants. If you're like me and don't want to bother people you know with your business, blogging is the best.

I'm not a fan of spamming people on Facebook with the newest opportunity and vice versa so creating your content through blogging will generate interest to your new business.

Build Your Content

Write posts and share your new business. Start building content about your new business right away to get people to your blog and website. You have the opportunity to start building your business at the beginning.

Keep in mind, as quickly as you can build a team with a new company the downside is that if the company has persistent product issues, shipping problems, or other management hiccups these things will eventually affect turnover.

Direct sales already has high turnovers and people won't hesitate to move on to the next, new direct sales business opportunity. And there's always a new opportunity.

If you're set on joining a new direct sales business, be mindful of the growing pains of a new company and the potential challenges. It can be very rewarding to start at the beginning getting to the know the founders and staff.

Whether you can make money or not is up to you. You have the opportunity to be at the forefront but your success is 100% based on your efforts.

Until next time, keep on direct selling.

Janette

P.S. Interested in a new natural, organic direct sales to join? Email me campopfan (at) gmail (dot) com

How to Succeed in Direct Selling Without Parties #2

noreply@blogger.com (Janette Stoll) — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 20:47:00 +0000

Following up on my last post how to succeed in direct selling, here are additional tips to help grow your direct sales business online.

As I mentioned in my last post blogging is my favorite online method. It's my go-to platform. It's my content and forever available as long as I have this blog. This makes it easy for people interested in a direct sales home business to find me. You only have to write the content once.

BLOG TOPICS

The biggest challenge when you're new to blogging is coming up with what topics to blog about. Or you just don't know what to write. And how to come up with titles for your articles.

Let's say you're a skin care direct sales consultant. There's a lot of valuable content and training available from your company. Most people don't tap into what's being offered for free from their company.

If you want to write with ease on the products you're selling, becoming familiar with your company's products is a huge plus. The same goes for your company's business opportunity. Become an expert in your business.

READ BLOGS

There are many valuable blogs not only in direct sales but on any topic you can think of. By reading blogs you'll not only learn about any topic you want but you'll learn about the look and content of each blog. This will give you ideas for your own blog.

Also, be sure to leave comments if you find the content helpful. I do my best to share articles and blogs that I find helpful on my blog.

ADVERTISEMENTS

Online ads can be paid and free. Most of the direct sales directories are reasonable. Karen Clark, direct sales trainer, has a great list on her website -> Direct Selling Online Directories

You can also search online for direct sales directories. Give it a try if you have a budget for it.

There are many free sites such as Hulafrog. Not all free ones are worth creating a profile but there are good ones.

PRACTICE

Practice writing and finding content for your blog. Challenge yourself to write even if you think you're not good at it, yet. You don't need to be the best writer as long as you're offering something valuable. You can start with one article a week and increase as you go.

The key is consistency. Imagine writing only one article a week and doing it every single week. You'll have a lot of content on your blog in no time.

I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comment below.

Until next time, keep on direct selling.

Janette

P.S. Want more online direct sales tips? Click on Direct Sales Tips and please share if you find it helpful.

How to Succeed in Direct Selling Without Parties

noreply@blogger.com (Janette Stoll) — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:52:00 +0000

Can you succeed in direct selling without doing parties? Yes! Building your business online doesn't mean you're not doing parties or other face to face venues.

By all means if someone wants to host a party for you, meet up for coffee to hear more about your business opportunity, or ask you to do a live event why would you say no right? Building your business online means it's your main daily go-to action.

You'll need to take daily action if you want to grow your business. It could be many things - blogging, making connections via social media, pinning, tweeting, making phone calls, live networking, or even hosting your own open houses.

If you're not enthusiastic about making phone calls, live networking, and prefer to do direct selling online, here are some things to keep in mind.

My favorite method is blogging. Hands down it's the best use of my time. Blogging is building your business passively. By this I mean you don't have that immediate interaction. Let's say you're calling someone you think might be interested in your direct selling business, you're making direct contact.

Presumably, if you're calling someone you're using the warm market method which is taught by direct selling companies. Direct selling companies are fond of using the FRANK list. It's basically a list of 200+ people you know, including friends, family, neighbors, and so forth.

For new consultants, it's a good way to kick start your business. You're more likely to get that initial burst of sales, potentially adding new team members, and getting parties booked. But for others that don't want to go this route because of I've "been there done that" or prefer other methods, let me share why I love blogging so much.

BLOGGING

It's a passive method of attracting leads. You provide valuable content geared towards people looking for your type of products or business. Using keywords in your blog title that people are using to search for is a solid way of attracting leads for your business. Think of the last time you searched for something on Google and what came up? Once your articles populate on search engines they stay online permanently.

With the right keywords and consistently providing valuable content, people will find your blog. The rest will be up to what they find appealing about your blog which decides if they make contact or not. I've built a large team solely from blogging with a previous company so I know it works.

One of the best parts about blogging is the new friendships I've developed over the years.

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS

Facebook seems to be the most popular with direct sales consultants. Personally, there are things I'm not a fan of - being added to someone's group, invited to like a page, direct messages about a new opportunity, just to mention a few things.

With a couple hours I can work on writing articles for my blog that will stay online for years.

If Facebook isn't your thing, you can create or share your company's approved graphics on Pinterest. So eye catching and a great way to share your company's products. There's Instagram and others. Instead of joining a bunch I think it's a better use of your time to focus on one that works the best for you and build that audience.

ADS ON DIRECT SALES DIRECTORIES

You can also place low cost ads (Direct Sales Aids starts at $5) on direct sales directories. You'll find them right here on my blog under Direct Sales Tips. If you have a budget for advertising, give it a try. You can always cancel if you're not getting a desirable result.

The best thing about online marketing is giving different things a try and see what's your favorite and what works best for you.

Until next time, keep on ...

Janette

P.S. Want more direct sales tips? Subscribe to my blog or feel free to contact me.

10 Reasons to Join a Direct Sales Business

noreply@blogger.com (Janette Stoll) — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 18:32:00 +0000

Choose Natural, Organic Products

Today, shoppers are savvy. More and more people are aware of harmful toxins in skin care and personal care products.

With safer choices, choosing natural and organic products, especially when the price points are reasonably priced makes it easy for people to ditch toxins and switch to products that are free of gluten, chemicals and other toxins.

Choosing toxin-free products is good for people, animals, and our environment.

Consumable, Personal Care Products

Skin care, body care, shampoo, personal care products are used by everyone in the family. Consumable products have a great chance for repeat business especially if your customers fall in love with your products.

Women can be very loyal to their personal and skin care products which is good business for you. This translates to monthly sales which will grow your business over time.

Discount on Natural, Organic Products

I'd love it if I got a 25-40% discount every time I shop at my favorite stores, wouldn't you?

With my own natural, organic home-based business I'm able to save 25% on all the products I buy for myself right away and with potential of saving more and earning more.

Income

At the very least I save 25% on the products I love. It's good for me and my family and I have the flexibility of building my business from the comfort of my home.

These days with practically everyone on their smartphones, you can build your business on the go.

Direct selling is an individual business which means your income is based on your efforts.

*commission varies which is based on leadership level.

Become a Leader

There are consultants signed up for personal product discounts or selling occasionally. And there are consultants that keep promoting up the leadership ladder. It's entirely up to you.

Your success is entirely up to you but you'll always have the support and training from your team to help you become a leader, if that's what you choose to do.

Your Own Boss

I love being my own boss and having a business that's flexible. It fits perfectly for a busy parent like me. I can put in more effort when my family schedule permits or pull back when family responsibilities come first.

Flexibility

The flexibility is the best part with a direct selling business and why it's one of the most popular options for many stay at home parents.

Support & Training

Direct sales companies are well known for their outstanding training and support. There's an entire back office "university" that any new consultant can tap into when you partner with my direct sales company.

There are weekly calls, webinar training, training in person, and so much more. If you're willing to commit to training and leadership it's available for you.

Young Company & Growing

I've been a leader with a brand new company. Although I loved the opportunity but sad to say it didn't have the growth it needed to prosper.

With my current direct sales company, it's an established company and continues to grow every single month. I've been a long time customer and have watched many women promote up the leadership ladder. The opportunity is very exciting!

Why Not?

It's a new year, why not give something new a try. If having your own home-based direct sales business sounds intriguing to you, click on the image below and head on over to my business website to learn more.

After you've checked out what the company has to offer, contact me as I'd love to send you some free samples to try. Click on image below to get started!

*This post contains links to my direct sales business, independent consultant website.

Where Will Your Direct Sales Business Be?

noreply@blogger.com (Janette Stoll) — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 00:48:00 +0000

Kaibo Beach, North Side of Grand Cayman

As we're kicking off 2018, imagine where your direct sales business could be if you commit to building your business today. I'm planning on building my direct selling business with renewed and focused energy. I feel refreshed and energized from an eight day family vacation in Grand Cayman which I'm very grateful for the opportunity to visit. There's nothing like a Caribbean vacay to remind me why we all work so hard so we can go on dream vacations.

What would happen if we commit the entire year to building our direct selling business in 2018? That's my challenge to my team. What would committing an entire year to your business mean a year from now?

As I was closing out 2017 in the Cayman, I reflected on the year that passed, and what I'd do differently for 2018.

Where would your business be in one year if you dedicate couple hours each day working in your business right now. By doing small, attainable tasks, you're more likely to reach your desired goals.

Now that we are in 2018, the new year is a great time to start over. What are your plans for building success in your business? Whatever you didn't do last year you can hit the reset button and start over. Maybe you have urgent goals this year. If so, what would you do differently to get where you want to be at the end of 2018?

List some challenges and what you're willing to do to meet those challenges. For me, time management is my biggest weakness. As a busy parent there's always something I have to do.

If your ultimate goal is to have a business that offers flexibility and the financial means to travel or do whatever you want, what do you need to do?

Let's start with time management and how to get the most done on a daily basis.

"I don't have time" is what we tell ourselves when we don't want to do something. We have to decide to choose to do a task when we'd rather be doing something else. It's especially hard for direct sellers because there's no one telling you what to do. You'll be have to be the manager of your business and that requires a lot of self discipline. List one or two things that is business related commit to getting it done.

Small, attainable goals are more realistic and you're more likely to feel accomplished.

Getting it done. It's not easy to sit down and draft a blog post or making that extra phone call but it's necessary if you want to build a successful business. Decide to do it and commit to it. Instead of a long to do list, I'm more productive if I focus on one or two things.

Small successes accumulate to bigger ones.

Train your brain to think long term. Direct sales success is a long game and being patient isn't always easy. It's especially hard for people getting into direct sales thinking they'll make money right away. Few people make good money right away.

Direct sales is easy to get started and can be rewarding for the right person but it's best to think of it as any other independent business. If you're selling hand made items online, you'll have to build your client base, marketing, and continue to do so as long as you're in the business.

Be patient with your direct sales business. It'll take time sometimes longer than you might think to build up your customer base.

Think ahead to 2018 or even 2019. Where would your business be if you commit to building your business today and every day until 2018?

Here's to your best year yet!

Until next time, keep on.

Janette

Are There Benefits to New Direct Sales Companies?

noreply@blogger.com (Janette Stoll) — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 15:13:00 +0000

Are there benefits to joining new direct sales companies versus a household names? There are definitely some benefits when you partner with a new company. However, expect a lot of growing pains which could challenge your motivation. All new companies will have hiccups which can be frustrating. But there are benefits worth highlighting if you choose to join a new company.

To start, there are plenty of direct sales websites featuring ground floor business opportunities. If you're on Facebook, you're bound to get business promotions in your network of contacts. There are plenty of new companies to research and be considered.

You can also check out DSA.org to see a list of companies that are members of the Direct Selling Association. New companies won't be on this list but you'll find companies with a few years or more listed, if they're members. Some aren't members.

The biggest fallacy is somehow if you join at the beginning you'll have a better chance of success. That's true IF you're starting at the beginning and ACTIVELY building the business. There's no benefit to you and no such thing as an"early position" just because it's a new company.

Simply starting with a direct sales company at the beginning does not mean success if you're not doing anything with the business. You have to personally do the team building and growing your customer base if you want to succeed. This is true if you join a new company or not.

Direct sales companies may give you leads but it will be up to you to find leads, marketing your business, and so forth.

The downside to a new company is obviously the growing pains, infrastructure, training, and the hiccups that go with all new companies. New companies start and close more often than you think but that doesn't deter people's interest in wanting to join at the beginning for the reasons I mentioned above.

As long as you're aware of the challenges and willing to take a chance with a new company, why not give it a try especially if you've done careful research and see potential in a new company. Go with your instincts after careful consideration.

If you're someone who can't handle the challenges from new companies, there are established companies or companies that are a few years young (passed the start up phase) which might be more appealing to you. Typically these companies have the kinks worked out so you're not likely to see the common start up challenges.

With established companies, some people think it's saturated with thousands of reps therefore making it harder to build a business. That's only partly true because you're assuming everyone who signed up is actively working the business which is definitely not the case. I'd say most of them are signed up for the consultant discount or casually doing the business on and off which is quite common in this business.

As always, would love to hear your thoughts.

'til next time, keep on direct selling.

Janette

What Consultants Don't Tell You About Direct Sales

noreply@blogger.com (Janette Stoll) — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:23:00 +0000

It takes a long time, plan on years rather than months, before you can make a real income. The get rich quickly is a lofty dream. Every now and then you hear someone making money quickly within months of joining a direct sales company BUT that's rare and not the norm.

When that happens, it's likely the consultant/distributor already had a successful team and customer base. Sometimes it's a quick rise but not necessarily sustainable. Sometimes new consultants can generate quick sales at the start of a new business.

But for most successful direct sales leaders, they've been in the business for years before they found success. That's the good news because they're proof that you can be successful in direct sales. But it'll take years of building your business until you'll reach top levels. Some get there faster than others but be prepared to be committed and dedicate yourself to your business.

Is that daunting or deflating? I don't think so because any real business will take time to build up. There's no getting rich quickly in direct sales.

Is there a way to make quick money? Yes, but only if you resell products and you have to do this consistently. Every time you make a sale, you'll earn a commission. I knew a lady years ago that was a consultant for Pampered Chef. Every time she does one of those parties she makes sales. I attended two of her shows and dozens of women bought thousands of dollars worth of products that night. She had a huge audience both times.

However, getting shows booked regularly like her is the biggest challenge for most consultants in this business. That's why making money on a regular basis in this business takes longer than most people think. You have to build up a customer base beyond people you know and that takes time.

If doing parties isn't your thing or you're adamant about not wanting to ask your friends and people you know to host parties or buy from you than you have to be open to other marketing avenues to grow your business.

Do you already have time on your side? What I mean by this is that if you're already a stay at home parent and have some time to build your direct sales business on the side, working from home could be well worth your time. Enjoying the products you love, getting a discount on your favorite products, and with a flexible business you can achieve success. But it does take work to build the business and it takes time. It's the part some consultants aren't quite honest about during the recruiting process.

If you're 100% committed you can go far in this business because it's entirely up to you. That is powerful and absolutely worth your time if that's what you want to do.

As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

'til next time, keep on direct selling.

Janette

4 Things to Avoid When Joining Direct Sales Business

noreply@blogger.com (Janette Stoll) — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 15:27:00 +0000

There's a lot of incorrect info on direct sales, network marketing online. And the negative views always outweigh the positives. Although there are legitimate concerns with some recruiting tactics used by consultants/distributors. With that, I want to highlight a few things to avoid if you're considering a direct sales business.

The only thing you need

You can save your money and skip the add-on products, if any. The only thing you need and is required to join a direct sales company is purchasing a business/start up kit. You don't need to buy extra inventory if someone says you can be guaranteed a certain position or somehow by spending more money it's a fast tract to success. The only fast tract to success is YOU and what you're willing to do to build your business.

You really don't need a lot of money to join a direct sales business. The only reason someone would choose to buy additional products or choose an add-on option is because they might want more products to showcase. And if they can afford to do so but it's never required by your company except for the business kit.

There might be other expenses such as monthly newsletters (optional), additional catalogs so you can showcase your business, monthly website fee to sell your products (many are free), mailing costs if you're sending samples, but these are considered small business expenses.

Make money first

You want to be earning money first. I know some will say you need to spend money because it's a business but it's not a regular business. You don't have leases to pay and other high expenses. If you're getting started you won't be spending much besides the basics mentioned above.

Once you start making money or if you have money than by all means invest in marketing. But I don't like seeing people getting into debt because someone influenced them to spend money in order to be successful.

Abundance of free resources

If you need to learn marketing skills or general business skills, your company offers lots of free training and support. Your leader is also available and happy to help with whatever you need. They want you to succeed! There's an abundance of resources at your fingertips.

You can find any "how to" topic on YouTube and Google. There's so much free content so there's no need to spend money on marketing techniques and other high costs marketing methods when the basics you need are free. If you're willing to put in the hours to learn new skills you'll find them.

Skip the conference

Skip the conference unless you have the money to spend on attending and the time. It can be costly for the conference fee, hotel, and travel expenses. I've attended many over the years and they're fantastic but I would never encourage anyone to spend money they don't have to attend. That doesn't mean it's not worth it because you learn a lot, the connection you make with your company, team and colleagues can be invaluable but think of it as an investment.

If you're taking actions after the conference to grow your business than it's well worth the investment.

As always, would love to hear your thoughts.

'til next time, keep on direct selling.

Janette

Feeling Stuck in Your Party Plan Business?

noreply@blogger.com (Janette Stoll) — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 22:02:00 +0000

Are you a party plan consultant struggling to stay motivated in your business? Well you're not alone. Even people in regular jobs feel unmotivated at times. The difference is that it can be harder for you because as an independent consultant you know there's no one keeping tabs on what you're doing in your business. So it's up to YOU to keep tabs on your business which isn't always easy.

I was watching a fantastic video by Brendon Burchard on How Successful Think (you can find it on YouTube). There are numerous books and info on how successful think but Brendon's video really nailed because he outlined real steps you can take to help you get where you need to be. There were many terrific points he shared but the one that stuck with me the most was successful people don't stop. If they don't know how to do something, they find a way and figure out how to do it. The video inspired me to write this post on why it's so hard for consultants in the party plan business to stay motivated, consistently.

The flexibility of a party plan business is attractive for many stay at home parents or people looking for something to do on the side. But too much flexibility can create lack of discipline. I know not everyone who signs up is serious about working the business. But if you're one of those serious business builders, how do you stay motivated on a consistent basis until you achieve your ultimate goal?

For me, I had to do decide to be committed. That doesn't mean I'm spending all my time on the business. But it means you're making a decision to do what you need to do when you set aside the time to do it. Making a conscious decision to commit to your business until you reach a certain goal is a powerful step.

For most stay at home parents doing this business, it's not their first priority, because they chose this business because they're already stay at home parents and this business offers the flexibility to work around their family schedules. It's not always lack of time why you might be stuck. It's about deciding to commit to your business and making time for your party plan business.

So does it mean to be committed? Be committed to working on your business on a consistent schedule until you achieve your goals. For example, if you're writing articles, commit to writing and publishing articles on a regular schedule.

It's not hard to get bored in this business or feel disillusioned but if you love the products you're using, the company, and believe in your success, just keep on being consistent on what it is you're doing to build your business. Do something every single day, every week, every month until you reach your goals.

As always, would love to hear your thoughts.

'til next time, keep on direct selling.

Janette

October Specials from NYR Organic

noreply@blogger.com (Janette Stoll) — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 20:11:00 +0000

Happy October! It's beginning to look and feel like fall here in Southern California. Darker mornings and cooling evenings, I just love this season. What do you love about fall? What I'm also loving is the monthly specials from the company I represent. Here are this month's specials.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is breast cancer awareness and NYR Organic will donate $.50 for every deodorant sold this month. With every sale it'll add up to donation to a great cause.

Customer Offer

From October 9th - 22nd we will be offering customers the NEW packaging Organic Cocoa Blend - Rebalance at 25% off (saving $8) when they spend $60

Holiday Gift Boxes

I don't even want to think about the upcoming holidays but it's around the corner. Look at how lovely these gift boxes are? I hope you'll check out my website by clicking on the pictures which will take you directly to my online website.

Thanks so much for visiting :)

'til next time, Happy Fall!

Janette

Direct Selling Business: Products or Opportunity?

noreply@blogger.com (Janette Stoll) — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 15:16:00 +0000

Products or business opportunity? It's an ongoing debate that never seems to end with direct sellers. But for those looking to start a business in direct sales, why is this important? In a perfect world, you'd want to represent a company with products you love and a balanced business opportunity that you can actually succeed in. But there's going to be something you won't be 100% satisfied with every company. I've had this discussion many times with friends of mine in the business. I think it's really hard to be a part of any business long-term if you can't stand behind the products or services you're using.

For most direct sales consultants, it's easier to sell a few products here and there than to share the business opportunity. Let's say you're a consultant for a jewelry company. You can wear your company's jewelry. If someone likes the jewelry than that's a possible opening to talk about the product you're wearing.

As for the business opportunity, new consultants aren't always comfortable explaining all the ins and outs of the business such as retail commission, team building percentages, and so forth. That's why I believe if you love the products than you're going to be excited and more motivated to stay in the business. Perhaps long enough to learn all the ins and outs of the business opportunity. Some compensation plans aren't the easiest to understand for some people.

Think about a product that you must have on hand all the time. How about a product that has made a difference in your life? Imagine if that product is from a direct selling company you represent. You're probably more likely to tell others about it, right? But when it comes to the business opportunity not all of us are comfortable telling people about the business. Using a product as an ice breaker to start a conversation is easier than pitching to someone want to hear about a business I'm involved in? Besides, for some people hearing a business pitch makes others uncomfortable.

That doesn't mean the opportunity isn't important because you need to know what you can earn from your direct selling company, is the company is reputable, financially sound, etc. All of those things need to be considered carefully. But my view is product first because it's hard to sell something you're not using yourself. Second, if you build a customer base maybe one of your customers will pursue the business in the future. Many times a customer will become a consultant after they've been using the products.

Other factors play an important role when it comes to why people join certain companies such as the company's mission, value, and so forth. But if you ask the majority of direct sellers my guess is it's their company's products that initially drew them to become consultants.

As always, I'd love to hear what you think.

'til next time, keep on direct selling.

Janette

Direct Selling- Less Expensive Products Easier to Sell?

noreply@blogger.com (Janette Stoll) — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 19:57:00 +0000

I had a recent prospect tell me she loved the samples from my direct selling company but felt the products are a bit high for her and the people she knows in her area. It's a valid point because there's a comfort price point for everyone. There's a market for every customer. She was considering another company offering less expensive products and asked me if I thought it would be easier to sell. If you get this objection from a potential prospect who wants to join your company what's the best way to handle this?

When it comes to selling products, competing on price alone is always tough for an independent consultant because there are other places people can go and buy products. You'll find inexpensive products just about anywhere. Direct selling isn't necessarily about competing for the lowest price because it's not a traditional retail store or discount store. Direct selling companies offer two things that's unique from regular stores - for customers and the business opportunity for those customers, if they choose to do so. Use and sell what you love.

With this in mind, whether you choose to join a company that offers inexpensive products or not isn't the most important factor. The most important factor is your willingness to grow your business by marketing your products to more people. Reach and expand beyond your friends and people you know in your local area. There will be people who will only spend x amount on certain products and convincing them to spend more isn't the best use of your time. You can spend that time marketing your products to people that want and will pay for what you're offering.

Also, keep in mind that what's expensive to one person might not be to another. Focus on offering value and the benefits your products deliver and the awesome service you're giving to your customers. In today's conscious business mentality people care about where they buy their products and want to partner with companies that are either sustainable, green, fair trade, and so forth. Know what people care about and tap into that mindset.

The idea of debating whether it's easier to sell inexpensive products or not isn't straight forward. If you're considering joining a direct selling company and thinking that less expensive products might be easier to sell, that might not always be the case for long term success. It depends on what type of products you're selling. I've bought inexpensive jewelry at home parties because they're fun but when it comes to certain products like skin care or health and wellness, I'm more selective. In this case, cheap isn't what I'm looking for but quality and benefits of products.

If you're planning to start a business with a direct sales company that offers the lowest price because you think you'll have an easier time attracting customers, consider other factors. If it's really inexpensive, let's say average products around $5 to $10 then you'll need to sell more products for your business to be profitable.

Ultimately, the products have to deliver results and meet your customer's expectations. Then focus your business on delivering the best service and value to your customers. I think that's one of the best ways to grow any business whether the products are inexpensive or not.

As always, I'd love to hear what your comments.

Best,

Janette

Home Party Plan Business for Non-Party People

noreply@blogger.com (Janette Stoll) — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 15:18:00 +0000

How many times have you gone to a home party selling products while mingling with friends and thought to yourself I want to do this. I know I have especially if the party offers clothes, jewelry or food/wine. What's not to like about those parties? The more fun the party is the more likely you're thinking I can have fun and earn money.

Both of those things are true in a home party plan business- having fun and earning money. But to do this as a long-term business, it might not be for everyone, especially if you're a non-party kind of person. That doesn't mean you won't be good at it because we're capable of learning to be good at something if we choose to invest the time. But let's say you really want to join a home party plan company without having to do parties, is that possible? It is possible but consider doing a variety of marketing methods if you're not planning to host parties or ask others to host for you.

YOUR NETWORK. It definitely helps your new business get off to a strong start if you have a large network of contacts that are enthusiastic about supporting your new business. This is the best place to start. I've been to a few parties where the consultants invited dozens of people all happy to support their new friend's business and it was very successful and fun. From the success of the first launch party, she was able to book future parties, and so forth. This is the best method for sales and sponsoring your new business especially if you have a big turn out. I attended a clothing party once and the consultant had thousands in sales that night and people asking her about how to do the business.

I DON'T KNOW ENOUGH PEOPLE. I hear this often from prospective recruits. Even if you don't have a large network of contacts or really don't want to ask people to host parties for you, consider starting off with your own launch party. Schedule an open house type of venue. If this isn't an option than maybe invite a few people you know for a smaller gathering. Perhaps over coffee or lunch. Hand out catalogs. There are also local craft fairs, events related to the products you're selling, donate items to be auctioned off at your child's school fundraiser. There are lots of ways but it will take diligence on your part.

INTERNET MARKETING. Facebook appears to be the social media #1 choice for many people in the home party plan industry. It is one of many social media sites to build your business. I love to blog so that's my go-to marketing choice. No matter which one you choose to spend your time building your business, doing it professionally and consistently is key to your success.

If you're considering Facebook marketing or building your business online, here's a great article by Karen Clark, at My Business Presence -> Facebook Parties for Direct Sellers from a Business Page. Also check out Jennifer Fong's blog as she offers tons of valuable tips.

There are plenty of successful direct sales superstars that have done very well without doing parties. It's usually after they've established a loyal repeat customer base. So start building your business from the beginning. It might take you longer or faster than others and if you stay the course and commit to doing all the marketing methods to grow your business, you will find success eventually ... becoming successful overtime is my motto. You can do this even if you're not a party kind of person.

As always, would love to hear your thoughts.

Best,

Janette

The Missing Ingredient in Your Direct Selling Success?

noreply@blogger.com (Janette Stoll) — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 17:11:00 +0000

If you've done a direct selling business in the past and didn't find success it's understandable why you would be shy about doing it again. I have prospects tell me I joined several companies and didn't have any success so I'm reluctant to join yours. My guess is it's a culmination of many factors why someone didn't have success.

As I've shared in my previous posts, there are many reasons people join a direct selling company. Even though they're signing up to be an independent consultant but that's in title only and they're not necessarily committed to actually doing the business. Because it is so easy to sign up with a direct selling company, you're going to get all kinds of people joining for different reasons and interest levels. If you're a dabbler or a product user like I was in the past, that's a missing key ingredient for success.

As they say in this industry, you're going to get serious business minded people, part-time people, and even sometimes people who sell a few items here and there.

In my case, the most obvious missing ingredient was me. Sure, over time the company was no longer the right fit, the products no longer worked for me, management team changed, etc. There were reasons for lack of success but the main missing part was that I wasn't committed to the business. That's often the case with most people in this business.

So, is it possible to find success if you change companies? I would certainly hope so as I see past failures as learning lessons to find the next opportunity that might be a better for you. Think of it as a job. If you're in a job and it didn't fulfill you, you'll probably start looking for something else. It would make sense you would do the same if you're a business owner or a direct sales consultant. Business starts and closes and people change careers.

Conversely, when you find a company you're proud to represent, products you love using every day, AND you decide to commit to being successful, your business can change dramatically. It took me quite a while to find the company that gave me the spark I needed.

If you don't feel good about the products or the company you're not going to be 100% committed. Some people have been fortunate in finding huge success with their first company but there are many that took a few companies before they found success.

The best part about the direct selling industry is that there are so many wonderful companies to choose from. I think some of us get a bit weary of joining multiple companies but frankly, it's better to try and wonder what if.

As always, would love to hear your thoughts. Have you had a similar experience?

Best,

Janette

NYR Organic Weekly Updates and Specials

noreply@blogger.com (Janette Stoll) — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 20:17:00 +0000

Happy Monday!

NYR Organic's Holiday Mini-Catalog is here. You'll find gorgeous upcoming holiday gift sets to make your holiday pre-shopping a breeze.

Customer Offer from 9/11 - 9/17. Our valued customers will receive a limited time special organic tote bag when you buy any 3 Bee Lovely Products AND for my customers that shop from my online store, you'll get a thank you gift from me when you buy any 3 products, not limited to just Bee Lovely Products.

As always, would love to hear what you think of these specials and if you'd like a sample or have any questions, visit my NYR Organic online store and contact me.

Thank you for checking it out!

Janette

Thinking About Joining a Direct Selling Business?

noreply@blogger.com (Janette Stoll) — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 16:49:00 +0000

September has begun, kids are back in school which means some stay at home parents might find themselves with a bit more time. The start of fall is one of my favorite seasons especially for those in a home-based, direct selling business. This is the time when your company has released new products and catalogs for the upcoming fall/winter season. It's a busy time for team building and selling from the excitement of new products and the upcoming holiday season. You're more likely to see lots of back to school promotions or sign up specials during this time of year.

So, if you've been thinking about joining a home-based business, consider this time of year.

SIGN-UP SPECIALS. Definitely look for sign up specials as you're likely to see savings on the business kit, possibly more products in your business kit, product credit, or other freebies on top of the products in your business kit.

FLEXIBLE BUSINESS. I've had people ask me if the business is really flexible and the quick answer is yes! It all depends on the company you choose AND what you honestly want out of your business. A direct selling business is very flexible and works to your schedule. If you're willing to commit 5 hours a week than you're likely to see results based on the efforts you're putting into your business. Some invest more time and resources than others just like you'd find in other types of businesses or career that's dependent on your personal efforts.

TURN-KEY. I can't think of another home-based business besides a franchise (which is expensive) that is turn-key with a system already in place that anyone can get started right away with a small upstart fee. Obviously there's a wide range of companies in this industry so you'll have to do some research before hand for start up costs, etc. But with a direct selling business, you instantly get a replicated website to start promoting your business. And it's free with some companies.

TRAINING. Direct selling is known for its generous training and ongoing support not only from the company but also from your team leaders. There are so many training resources that many people don't even tap into. If nothing else, you'll learn about marketing and business that's incredibly valuable to you. I'm an avid reader but never took an interest in business/personal development books until I started with a direct selling company.

USING AND SHARING. For me a direct selling business makes so much sense because I'm already a stay at home parent and I'm already buying organic products. The idea of why not use and share what I love developed into a business that I can do online around my busy family schedule. There are so many products and companies to choose from so if you have a love for a product, that's a good place to start your research and find a company that's right for you.

As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Best,

Janette

Mindfulness and Your Direct Selling Business

noreply@blogger.com (Janette Stoll) — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 23:38:00 +0000

While reading this article "Mindfulness..." from NYR Natural News, it got me thinking about how you can use these tips and adapt them to your home-based business. Although the article isn't about direct sales but the idea of being "mindful" no matter what situation you're in is a helpful suggestion.

So what exactly is mindfulness? According to this article it means "focusing on what's happening in the present moment."

Here are some ways how mindfulness can help you stay focused on your direct selling business.

In a home-based business like direct sales it's very easy to lose focus because there's no one watching over you. There's no accountability except for the ones you set for yourself. The article suggests focusing on what's happening in the moment can help you overcome obstacles.

For example, let's say procrastination is your biggest weakness. How do you motivate yourself to do what needs to be done. For your business to prosper you'll need to do marketing to generate leads.

First, identify what marketing system you're using to generate leads. Is it cold calling? Parties/events? Blogging? One on one? Or maybe all of the above?

For me, blogging is my first go-to but some days I don't feel like writing. But I know I have to if I want to meet my weekly blog goals. How do I do that? By forcing my active mind to block out all the distractions and focus only on writing. Instead of doing a dozen things I have to consciously or as the article suggests practice being in the present moment. That means focusing only on writing and nothing else. If you're focused on being present you're less likely to succumb to distractions.

Create a system of accountability for yourself or partner with someone in your business with whom you can share weekly goals with and help each other be accountable.

Be patient with yourself. When I'm impatient I tend to give up but when I'm being mindful of the progress I'm making than I'm likely to finish what I'm doing. Cumulative progress is key to success. Imagine starting with just one blog post a week. You'll have four in a month and that's only if you write one blog post a week!

So, whatever your marketing method is, I hope this suggestion on being present in the moment will inspire you to do one more thing to elevate your direct selling business.

As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Best,

Janette

Source: NYR Natural News, Mindfulness Can Help Heavy Drinkers Cut Back

NEW Products from NYR Organic

noreply@blogger.com (Janette Stoll) — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:18:00 +0000

Can you believe September is just around the corner? With that, here are some new products from NYR Organic which were announced during this summer's annual convention. Along with new products, there's a gorgeous new fall/winter catalog. If you see something that catches your eye, you can visit my -> NYR Organic online store and see all of the scrumptious organic products and email me for free samples.

4 New Essential Oils

NYR Organic offers a wide range of essential oils to choose from including a diffuser. Here's a very helpful link on essential oils and how to use them -> essential oils for safety and effectiveness.

6 Bee Lovely Line of Products

The Bee Lovely new line includes my long time favorite, the hand cream. With the additional new ones, which one looks the most appealing to you? I cannot wait to try all of them but mostly the All Over Balm. But the part I'm most thrilled about is the mission to save the bees. Here are just some of the fantastic things the company has done to help save the bees through their Save the Bees Campaign- in 2011 the campaign was named Best Campaign by the Ecologist and raised $16, 500. In 2014, the campaign raised $64,500 and granted 4 charities through the Bee Lovely Foundations.

If you'd like to learn more about this campaign or other missions that NYR Organic is involved in, please check out my website.

As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Best,

Janette

Are Direct Selling Business Special Kit Offers Worth It?

noreply@blogger.com (Janette Stoll) — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 19:35:00 +0000

It's common practice for direct sales companies to offer special business kit promotions through out the year. I've come to think of it as having a kit sale. Some companies do this more often than others. One of the reasons is to upstart sponsoring efforts. For current consultants this is the best opportunity to up your recruiting efforts as your business can really prosper during your company's special kit promotions.

Whenever your company offers a kit special, take advantage of it because it could be many months before there's another opportunity like it. And if you're a prospect and have had your eye on a particular company it's the best time to join.

As I shared in my previous article sometimes people join because the value of the kit and not necessarily to work the business.

So when does a direct selling company offer special kit prices?

Not every company offers a kit sale as some already have reasonable prices. Typically, the promotions I've seen are offered right before back to school or after the holidays. These are some of the best times because kids are back in school and some stay at home parents have more time to take on a home-based business. Right after the hectic holidays is also a good time as some people start planning their goals for the new year and that often involves starting a new business, finding a part-time job, etc.

Is it worth your money to get the special kit offers?

For me it was worth it to spend $99 as the kit contains so many products which I would have purchased and it would have cost me more money than the price of the entire kit. As I've shared on this blog, I was a happy customer for my company so it was an easy decision for me to join the business when the company offered a special kit promotion. I was getting more products for less money.

Are there any setbacks to getting the business kit?

The only caution I have is to make sure you ask about any additional costs as some companies do have back office costs. For example, ask if there are website fees, monthly newsletters, auto-ship requirements, etc.

As always, I'd love to hear your feedback.

Janette

Note: As always, please do your homework and review all the requirements etc before you join so you know what's involved.

Direct Sales: Should You Offer the Business Opportunity?

noreply@blogger.com (Janette Stoll) — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 21:47:00 +0000

In the direct sales business, offering the business opportunity to every prospect is the best way to grow your business, in addition to selling products. Keep in mind offering the business opportunity from a direct sales company isn't quite the same as a regular business. First, the cost to start a home-based business with a direct sales company is so small. It's typically $99 or less depending on the company and the current promotions. It's a tiny fraction of a regular business or a franchise and not to mention all the paperwork involved in a regular business.

With a reasonable start up cost from a direct sales company, it's one of the reasons why I'm a fan of offering the business to every prospect. Here are a few of the benefits to your prospect:

#1 Kit value

I've often written about the value of the business kit. Nearly all of them offer more products than what you pay for the kit price. One example, a $99 business kit comes with $900 in products and business material is a tremendous value. Some companies offer more, some less. If you have a prospect that has sampled your products, love them, and thinking about becoming a customer, that's a great time to share the benefits of the business opportunity.

#2 Shop at a discount

Direct sales leaders know that having people sign up as a consultant just for the product discount isn't unusual in this business. Being a kitnapper is one way for people to join a company for the products discounts. These are people with little or zero interest in pursuing the business. I was one of them. With some companies this might not be allowed or might not even make sense so please check with the person who introduces you to the company before hand and do your diligence.

#3 Timing

They say timing is everything in life. Sometimes those kitnappers, people who initially joined for the product discounts, could end up as a business builder. I've heard stories of women saying they decided to do the business later on because their kids were in school, or they had more time, or they wanted extra money, etc. There are many reasons why someone wants to do the business but may not initially had set out to do the business at first.

#4 Don't pre-judge

It's important to pre-screen your prospect but in my experience pre- judging whether someone will be successful in direct sales isn't always accurate for the reasons I stated above. Because there are so many reasons why people join a direct sales company. Joining for the kit value is just one of many. So when it comes to prospecting, keep an open mind.

My philosophy is to always welcome everyone. Whether they're joining for the product discounts, buy one or two items, or serious about building a business. Whatever their reasons may be, I'm going to do my part and share with them the benefits of my company's business opportunity, and let them decide.

As always, I'd love to hear what you think.

Best,

Janette