Conviction Precedes Reason

Direct selling is more of a head game than almost anything else. Both as a leader of others and a motivator of oneself, the degree of success you enjoy will be exactly proportional to your ability to create the right mindset. Knowing that is one thing. Being able to implement a change at the deeper levels of your psyche is something else entirely. The only way I know that you can gain entry to your …
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The First Step to Direct Selling Success

Direct Selling Success If you’d like to improve your direct selling results and achieve higher success, where should you begin? Success Attitude Do you start by getting more stuff, like a snazzy new outfit? Success is more about your attitude.  How about doing things differently like putting a mirror in front of your phone so you remember to smile during each call? How about working harder; making more calls? What about memorizing some new sales …
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Direct Selling Skills-A Lesson From My Dog

The best direct selling expert I know is my dog, Woody. He’s a four year old Labradoodle, and I think he’s the best dog ever. He’s got a great sense of humor; at least that’s how it seems to me.  He’s eternally optimistic, unfailingly persistent, creative in his approach, and without guile or pretense. Although he never resorts to manipulation or intimidation, he somehow manages to convey what he wants and sell me on the …
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Networking For Business Success

There I was, performing magic at the Williamstown Film Festival, and as I looked around I became very aware of why networking is so important for success. My audience consisted of such people as Alec Baldwin, Brian Dennehy, and Dan Butler; all great actors I respect and enjoy. And here I was, entertaining them! How did I get there? Networking. Years ago, I was visiting California and saw that the TV show, Frasier, one of …
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Direct Sales Should Be Fun!

Fun Will Bring Success In Direct Sales You know how ideas arise and fly around your head like butterflies, seldom landing where you can catch them? As I chase my mental butterflies, I often do my best to express the ideas they embody, but only when I get really excited do I realize that one has landed. You know when you have a good idea and you know when you’ve got a great idea; one …
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