Are You Struggling With Getting Bookings?

Guest Post by:  Jen Fitzgerald

If you are not getting bookings at parties, making cold calls can be very hard! Here is how I am guessing it goes in your mind…

” I need to make booking calls. I should do that today when I have an hour of time. It is only an hour…how hard can that be? But I need to do laundry and go to the grocery store. I will do that first and then do the calls. That way, I have nothing hanging over my head and I can just focus on the calls.”

Then something else comes up in your head and you don’t ever make the calls, right?. It can be pretty intimidating!

However…what if you said you needed to call a girlfriend about how her interview went?

Customers Are Everywhere, If You Know Where To Look

Take a good look at the picture. This is solid proof that customers are everywhere around you.

You just have to keep your eyes open.

This is what I’ve coined the “Sales Cycle” – and it’s where you can find customers at any point in your business. Some people you are just meeting, others, you have been doing business with for a long time, while others still have known you, but never done business with you.

It works kind of like a wheel. You are at the hub, and each “spoke” represents a public-facing point in your business where you could potentially meet new customers. The right half of the image is where most people think of meeting new clients (Meet, Lead, Client), but customers are also found on the left half of the Cycle.

But like Thomas Edison once said, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work“. The left side of the Cycle takes a little more work, but produces far better customers as a result.

Crickets on Your Call?

Guest Post by Melissa Dery

As a team leader, you know the value of having regular calls with your team: keeping them informed about promotions, inspiring them to take action with contests, and celebrating their achievements.  Even if –ESPECIALLY IF — your team is spread across the country, a regular conference call is a powerful tool to create community and support your team.

But I’ve heard of team leaders who have more crickets than team members on the other end of the line during those calls.  If that sounds familiar, I’m glad you’re here.  I’ve got a simple fix for you. 

Step up your Game… Recommendations for Direct Sellers

Guest Post:  Elian Evans

[Editor's Note: Please welcome Elian as one of our guest bloggers for 2012. She is a savvy online marketing strategist, who brings a wealth of knowledge with her to help you build a stronger online business foundation. Welcome Elian!]

Your business is growing and you need easy and low/no-cost ways to interact with your clients and your growing team. These are my top recommendations. Don’t feel overwhelmed. Once these systems are set up, you can have an assistant help or do most of them for you. All of these services are pretty easy to get started with. Contact me if you get stuck or would like help.

Here is your action list based on my recommendations.

How should you be “spending” the New Year?

Guest Post by Jen Fitzgerald

Most of us would say we’re celebrating the New Year with family and friends, and I would agree completely!  However, there is something else we all need to be thinking about: our business for the new year.

The Christmas Gift With “Strings”

Starting January 1, PartyOn! Will no longer be a free e-zine. Get on the list while it’s still free. Today’s video explains the “strings” on my Christmas Gift and what it means for you.

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