Marketing Direct Sales

Allowing yourself to feel inspired and motivated in the midst of setbacks is definitely not easy to do. We get stumped all the time in business “I can’t believe she didn’t like the product samples” or “I can’t believe she won’t even return my email or call” and so forth.

It’s easy to get caught up in these setbacks, if you allow yourself to wallow in them. Instead, accept whatever it is “as is” and move on. Don’t make it about you because it’s not about you. Try not to read into what happened or make assumptions. Don’t take it personally.

Most direct sellers give up because they channel disappointments into self-judgement such as “I must suck at this direct sales business” or “no one’s interested in the products or opportunity”. Our mind tends to turn one setback into a full-blown drama and create a personal story why we’re not good at such and such.

So start managing your self-talk and learn to master self-control. The first step is to be fully conscious and aware that you can only control your own way of thinking – shifting your mind to this self mastery will really help you to master your direct sales business and in your personal life.

Ground Floor Opportunity

Choosing to leave Arbonne and join Votre vu was a weight off my shoulders.   The deciding factor to end my career with Arbonne and pursue another company came when I took my commission for the month of July with Arbonne and compared it to Votre Vu compensation plan.  What I quickly discovered was this: my personal sales /team volume commissions was 4 times what I made with Arbonne.

That was a no brainer for me.  I was sold.

Since I was leaving one skin care company to join a superior one, I was able to tap into my long list of clients and I was already knowledgeable on skin care.  The only learning curve I had was studying their products and the history of the lab.   Once I made the decision to go I have never looked back.  The success I have found is immeasurable.

You hear so often it’s about timing. ..

I signed on August 2008, 6 weeks before the doors open.  In my first month, I promoted to Director.  I added 6 business builders to my team in my first 6 weeks.  My business continued to grow in my first year I had earned top sales and sponsoring for the company.  I got to walk across the stage not just once but eight times.  Thank goodness they packaged up my goodies and mailed them home for me – I would have so been over the 50 lb weight limit for luggage.

What.  a.  Rush. 

My accomplishment with Votre Vu continue to grow and I earned the Creme de la Creme award (tops in sales and sponsoring during our Incentive trip toParis,France).  I was flown toParisfor 4 night and 5 days, $1000 shopping spree, Baccarat crystal necklace – an all expense paid trip. Since then I have been able to earn 3 more:  Cancun, a cruise andNapaValley.

Incredible! 4 all expense paid incentive trips in just 2 years.  How cool is that!   And not a dime out of my pocket.

While all my personal achievements are fun, what I  truly enjoy is helping others find the strengths that already have and then take those strengths and turn it into a flourish business.  What I have uncovered as I speak at our National conferences and train at our break out sessions is that I am surrounded by savvy women who have the desire to help others who thrive on self worth.

When considering a business to invest in, go straight to the compensation plan. 

Are you paid weekly or monthly?

How many pay scales can you earn?

What are the requirements to get paid?

What are the requirements to order product at the lowest costs?

How long does it take to promote and the requirements?

Does the entire volume of  your direct recruits  stay with you when they promote?

Look to see if people can ride on your hard work if so that is a red flag.

Wishing you success and joy in your business endeavors

Warmly,

Lisa Dastuto