Direct Sales - Party Plans aren't for Everyone!

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Direct sales can be very attractive. For some reason, people think
selling through a party plan is an easy way to make money. Sometimes
the product is really cool - like jewelry or home spa products.
Sometimes you think of the discount or fun parties you will have. You
think it's a great chance to get out of the house for some FUN. There
is a problem though with party plans. They are absolutely not for
everyone.

So who might not be successful when they join a home party plan?

People out of touch with their own strengths and weaknesses.

Those
that don't find success in direct sales often believe they are more
social than they really are. They talk about how this is a great chance
to get out and about - to be around people and have fun but in truth,
they really want to stay home and wait for money to fall through the
roof. (I know - I've been there myself!)

People that fear change

People
talk a good talk about wanting to set goals and achieve dreams but some
want these successes to come without change on their part. Sometimes,
we talk about wanting change. We say we want to do something different
and new but honestly, just the thought of CHANGE rattles some of us to
the bone! Without change, we are stuck. Change that helps you grow as a
person is wonderful. Change that brings you financial success is
motivating. Change that leads to friendships and working with your own
team is priceless. People that want the easy road

There are
people that think direct sales is easy and that money will pour in with
little effort of their part. Nothing could be farther from the truth.
Direct sales success (just like everything else in life) is totally
dependent how much focus and energy is put into the business. There is
a direct correlation between what you put into it and how much money
you make. If you can't muster up the nerve to be out making contacts
most days then the parties will not happen, you won't recruit or book
fundraisers - you won't make money. Anything of worth in life means
work. Work fueled by your passion is FUN.

People that have lack belief

People
that don't have faith in the VALUE of what they offer their customers
will not succeed. Lack of faith in yourself or your business will keep
you in your home, not making the money you dreamed of making. Without
total belief in the quality of what you offer, selling is near
impossible.

If you are shy or uncomfortable around people but
want to be in direct sales, there is only one true solution - fall in
love with your product. This passion of yours will help you overcome
these obstacles. Your belief in what your product can do for your
customers is what will truly motivate you to step outside your comfort
zone. Only then will you start booking parties and fundraisers that
lead to all that FUN part of direct sales and of course, the income!

Success
in direct sales means growing and changing while learning new skills.
If you want to stay home more than be out with people, then joining a
party plan isn't going to work. If you are afraid of work or rejection,
then don't look to direct sales for your home business. If you don't
love the products you would be selling, it's a no go for direct sales.

Yes,
the commission rates can be great - some direct sales companies offer
up to 50% commission plus override commissions for team building and
management. Working from home in direct sales can be lucrative and fun.
You can join many direct sales companies for less than $100 so the
start up is amazingly low compared to other business start up costs.
All of these make direct sales a great home business opportunity BUT
only for those that want to be challenged.

Are there really great
direct sales opportunities out there? Yes, indeed but only for the
right person. Before you join a direct sales company or consider
booking parties, look at what you love to do and what you are willing
to do to make it work. Otherwise, save your time and money. There are
other ways to earn money from home!

Tammy Ames is the owner of WAHM Connections. To learn more about direct sales opportunities, visit the direct sales directory at WAHM Connections Today! For support to help you grow your direct sales party plan business, discover the DSWA

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