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Making It To The Top

I’ve read whole lot of articles and I’ve never seen the issue of jealously among direct sellers and the green eyed monster addressed. Maybe people are avoiding the topic because it has a negative spin. However, it is something you should be aware of and prepared for as you become more successful in your direct [...]

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My Excellent Vacation Part One

by Melody on April 2, 2010

As an Independent Watkins Associate there are so many rewarding aspects of my business. I enjoy the precious people I meet, watching my team members blossom, working at home, the monthly income and most recently my excellent vacation in Hawaii with my family! How could an all expense paid, luxury vacation not be excellent? So [...]

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Have you heard? A new social networking site for direct sales consultants called Direct Selling Live.com and my favorite direct sales learning resource the DSWA have joined together to search for the World’s Greatest Direct Selling Leader and they want to hear from you! The “World’s Greatest Direct Selling Leader” contest provides you with a [...]

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Three reasons why I love attending Watkins Business Conference! First, it’s my annual get-a-way. I stay in a five star hotel, often for free. I eat first class meals and don’t have to cook, or do dishes! I get to dress up in my “good clothes.” I get to visit interesting places like; Vancouver BC, [...]

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How Direct Sellers Can Generate Leads Online

by Melody on February 6, 2008

Whether you are promoting a product or service for your direct sales business, reaching the right market is absolutely essential. Your website, either a personal site or one sponsored by your company can become an excellent vehicle for generating viable leads at little or no cost. Here are some tips on how direct sellers can [...]

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Fun Ways for Direct Sellers to Generate Leads

by Melody on February 4, 2008

If you are in the direct sales industry you may have discovered there are many interesting and fun ways to generate leads, both for customers and potential recruits. Traditionally, direct sellers marketed their products through the home party plan method, and many of us still work this way today for good reason. Home parties are [...]

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Where To Find Prospects And Recruits

by Melody on December 12, 2007

So, you are having trouble finding prospects and recruits your direct sales or network marketing business. Believe it or not, your prospects are all around you and often the people you most need to talk to are right there under your nose. They could be at the supermarket, the next party you do, they could [...]

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How To Get Your Free Build it Big Book

by Melody on November 28, 2007

I just had to tell you about a very special gift that the DSWA is offering when you become a member of this incredible organization before December 15th 2007! As you know, I totally LOVE all that the Direct Selling Women’s Alliance has to offer and can’t say enough good things about it. Personally I’ve [...]

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Who Wants A Free Family Business Tool Kit?

by Melody on October 12, 2007

I’m a member of the Direct Selling Women’s Alliance, (DSWA) a fantastic resource for anyone who would like to build a successful direct sales business. Anyways, I wanted to let you know about a really neat, free resource sponsored by the DSWA I think you will love. It is called the Family Business Tool Kit [...]

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Think And Act Positive To Achieve Abundance

by Melody on September 14, 2007

I truly believe that having a positive attitude will help you grow your business and achieve abundance in your life. Unfortunately, we all have times when things in our business don’t quite go the way we planned. However, when you think and act positive, you will be able to overcome any obstacle. Also, when you [...]

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