Direct Selling FD (For Dummies) - Softcover

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Belinda Ellsworth is a veteran motivational speaker, sales trainer, and expert for the direct sales industry. With more than 30 years of experience, she has trained thousands of independent sales representatives, managers, and executives and has worked with more than 100 direct sales companies.

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Learn to:

• Navigate the direct sales industry to pursue independent success
• Set goals and manage your time effectively
• Book, sell, and recruit to increase your income
• Harness the power of social media to grow your business

Ready to start your direct sales business? Learn from a pro!

So you've been bitten by the entrepreneurial bug? Terrific! This book will give you an edge in direct sales. It explains the different direct selling models, the skills you need to succeed, how to implement your sales strategies, ways to maximize social media power, and how to keep your business going and growing.

• Find your passion — explore how direct sales works, the compensation plans, and the pros and cons of a start-up to choose your ideal company
• What works for you — compare the Network Marketing, Party Plan, and Hybrid models and discover what best fits your goals and skills
• Be a self-starter — find out what you need to get started and the key skills that lead to success
• Get it done — learn how to get appointments and bookings, plan a great launch, generate a buzz, keep your hosts excited, and hold successful parties
• Make it social — choose the best social media for your business, use photos wisely, gain attention for your blog, host a Facebook party, and build your Twitter audience
• Keep growing — master the art of recruiting and networking, and make follow-up a priority

Open the book and find:

• Why direct selling works
• Ways to bolster your confidence
• Time management tips
• How to hone your presentation skills
• The 2+2+2 follow-up method
• How to maximize an event
• Communication aids
• Ten great online resources
• Tricks for handling your income and dealing with taxes

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Learn to:

• Navigate the direct sales industry to pursue independent success
• Set goals and manage your time effectively
• Book, sell, and recruit to increase your income
• Harness the power of social media to grow your business

Ready to start your direct sales business? Learn from a pro!

So you've been bitten by the entrepreneurial bug? Terrific! This book will give you an edge in direct sales. It explains the different direct selling models, the skills you need to succeed, how to implement your sales strategies, ways to maximize social media power, and how to keep your business going and growing.

• Find your passion — explore how direct sales works, the compensation plans, and the pros and cons of a start-up to choose your ideal company
• What works for you — compare the Network Marketing, Party Plan, and Hybrid models and discover what best fits your goals and skills
• Be a self-starter — find out what you need to get started and the key skills that lead to success
• Get it done — learn how to get appointments and bookings, plan a great launch, generate a buzz, keep your hosts excited, and hold successful parties
• Make it social — choose the best social media for your business, use photos wisely, gain attention for your blog, host a Facebook party, and build your Twitter audience
• Keep growing — master the art of recruiting and networking, and make follow-up a priority

Open the book and find:

• Why direct selling works
• Ways to bolster your confidence
• Time management tips
• How to hone your presentation skills
• The 2+2+2 follow-up method
• How to maximize an event
• Communication aids
• Ten great online resources
• Tricks for handling your income and dealing with taxes