Direct Sales Done Better

The Importance of Intentionality in Business

Last month we focused on how network marketers can start their business , put on the business owner hat , and show up authentically. And for this month, we’re moving towards intentionality. Why is it important? Intentionality is the exact opposite of hustle culture (check out the previous episode to know why hustle culture is a bad word!) Being intentional requires you to ask, “is everything I do tied to a reason or purpose?” And this doesn’t mean that you have to be doing something every minute...

Showing up Authentically you on Social Media

Social Media and Authenticity: Are they possible together? The beauty of network marketing is being able to connect with other people not just to sell stuff, but also to build authentic and wonderful relationships. And one of the distinguished ways to connect is through social media. If you’ve been following this podcast for a while now, you already know the importance of being authentic when you show up for your business. So how do we do that on social media? Setting Boundaries The challenge wi...

Words to Avoid in Network Marketing

You might have heard of them or not, but these words are prevalent within direct sales (and businesses in general). And I’m going to tell the reasons why I don’t like them. But whenever we take something out, we replace it with a better one. So here we go… 1. Recruit. 2. Hustle and grind. 3. Booking blitzes. 4. Go for No Challenge. 5. End of month pushes. Apply that lipstick In essence, all these leads to being intentional. I have a plan, I have a purpose , I don’t just let everything happen. I ...

What do Avocados have to do with Email?

Creating a Conversation in Email Marketing If you’ve known me for a while, you would see how I emphasize the importance of building a brand around who you are authentically and not just around what you sell. And I instantly connected with Ashley because that’s what she teaches too. And here are some of the awesome email marketing tips we talked about: While socials are useful, be aware that you shouldn’t just rely on social media when building your brand. You have to direct them to your email. L...

Put on that Business Owner Hat, It's time to Show Up!

How to Show Up to Your Business Part of being a mom AND a business owner is accepting that life doesn’t go exactly as we planned. So most of the time, we need to pivot, make adjustments, or go with the flow. But - when we decide to truly show up as business owners - that's when growth happens. In March 2020, I started to put on that business owner hat and stepped into that business owner role. I constantly ask myself, how does owning my business look like for me? How do I show up to my lives, po...

Light Sabers, Whiskey, and Sex Toys

To be an entrepreneur is to be YOU One of the amazing qualities of being an entrepreneur is our courage and tenacity to bring something into this world. And being an entrepreneur requires us to have the confidence to show ourselves. And if you are conscious about being ‘different,’ know that every single person in the world is unique, and thus you only have to be brave enough to show YOUR uniqueness! Because a huge piece of network marketing is owning your business and making it authentic to you...

Content to start Opportunity Conversations

We all know the importance of having great conversations when it comes to network marketing. It’s crucial! So in today’s episode I’m excited to have one of my great-performing clients, Lisa. And we will talk about how we can use content to generate conversations that lead to team building. Some Techniques for Conversing Online One of my favorite techniques to start conversations in network marketing is the 20 Questions Game. You'll have to listen to the episode for the details there. Another gre...

Welcome to Direct Sales Done Better

Hi everyone! This is Abby and welcome to the first episode of Direct Sales Done Better! Your Pillars If you’re going to tell someone outside your company what you do without mentioning your product or your company name, what would you say? If you find it hard to answer this, it’s time to write down your pillars. Pillars are a few things (usually 4 to 7) that mainly describe who you are and what you love. These are things that should bring out what is authentically YOU. Why is this important? Wel...

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