A direct sales business can be so tempting in many ways.
First, it’s tempting to those looking for a way to be their own boss and basically determine their own income. On the flip side of that it also poses a threat because it can make you want to own every product the company you work for sells. The next thing that tempts those looking to start a direct sales business is the desire to up and quit a day job in order to pursue your business full time right off the bat.
The want to sign up for a company is oh so tempting!
When you’re being recruited for a direct sales company, you hear all about how great it is to work for yourself, make your own money, and have as much time as you want to do the things you enjoy and so much more. I mean who wouldn’t want a brand spanking new car they didn’t have to pay for or the chance to no longer depend on a 9-5 job? Those things are so appealing, but be very careful before jumping in with both feet. Keep in mind:
• No successful business got that way overnight. – It takes hard work and dedication to build a business. Yes, it will take you more than just a few hours a week to create a profitable income.
• Finding customers and clients isn’t always as easy as some want you to believe. – If you don’t like having to search for, advertise or make telephone calls to prospects then direct sales probably isn’t for you.
• Good record keeping skills are a necessity. – If you have a problem organizing, you’ll either need help or will have to break the habit and begin keeping good records from the very beginning. Don’t be fooled into thinking you can put it off until tax time. That’s a nightmare that you’ll wish you’d never went to sleep to have, trust me on this one.
• Parties are the only time you’ll have to work at your business. – This is just plain not true. The examples above illustrate the fact there is more to direct sales than just holding parties. Don’t be blind-sided with this thought and you’ll do fine.
It’s very enticing to want to purchase every product your company sells. For instance, if you’re a natural product or shea butter lover and become a rep for Soul Purpose, or another bath & body company, it can be very tempting to want to purchase every single shea butter in all the fragrances you like. Yes, you should know your product but not at the cost of spending all your hard earned income just to satisfy your addiction to yummy smelling shea butter balms.
One way to avoid wasting all your money on the product is to make use of the samples many companies send. This gives you a chance to actually learn the product in order to make selling it easier. This way sure is a lot better for your profits than buying full size products every time you turn around.
If you think you can immediately quit your day job and go full swing with a direct sales business, think again. It takes time to build up a profitable business and in order to maintain your current income you’ll need to be patient. Use your spare time to grow your business and when the time comes that you can say goodbye to your J-O-B you’ll be glad you waited.
Don’t let a direct sales opportunity blind you with its sparkly first appearance. Yes, it is possible to create a booming direct sales business that will bring you very nice benefits in the long run. Be smart and do it the right way from the beginning.
Want to Know More About Soul Purpose?
If you're looking for a company that offers products you will absolutely love—and we believe you will have so much fun sharing with others—and a company that offers a pay plan that grows exponentially with your goals and efforts, we invite you to take a look at Soul Purpose. If you're ready to define your soul purpose, dial in to our weekly Tuesday Night Opportunity Call....Live with CEO, Nadine Thompson & EVP, Cheryl Cormier. The Phone number is 1-712-432-8904, pin 47685#. After the call, you should contact me directly with any questions!
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