Ask Lisa #1: As a Direct Seller, Where do I start Online?

The number one comment I hear from consultants is “my company won’t let me advertise online, so your book won’t work for me.”

Once I get them past that hump, the next question I hear is usually THIS one: “where do I start? I have no clue where to begin, and there’s so much to consider”.

Here’s my answer:

The answer is simple. Build your list of LOYAL customers (I call this your ‘value list’). Don’t just build a list of a jillion names and numbers of people that don’t want to connect with you. Build a list of people that find VALUE in what you offer, and wan to stay connected with you. Think of it as your fan mail list.

And for Pete’s sake, do it professionally. There are right ways and wrong ways to build a value list online. Using Outlook, or your AOL/Yahoo/Gmail/Hotmail email account is NOT the way to do it. Try 1shoppingcart, or if you need something with pretty templates, try constantcontact.com. I share a couple of free resources in my book, but these services are also highly recommended.

This is the first in a series of “Ask Lisa” videos, and not all of them will be publicly available (either on my blog or otherwise). If you’re not already a member of my free Online Community for direct sales consultants, then get crackin’ (It’s free, after all), and look for ALL of the videos there as we release them.

Using Direct Mail to Grow Your Direct Sales Business

It’s not just about mailing your catalog. a simple postcard, when done properly, can result in thousands of dollars in monthly revenue.

This is an excerpt of the topics covered in the STAR Power Leadership Development program. To learn more visit:
http://www.homepartysolution.com/starpower

Registration closes May 19. Only 10 seats remain!

Mastermind With Your Teams For Direct Sales Success

Ever wonder why you attend those monthly sales meetings?

If you were working in a mastermind, you wouldn’t.

The power of a mastermind is when the entire group is transformed – even on fire – for the mutual benefit of all involved. One of the best masterminds I was ever involved in was back in college, when a bunch of us composer types got together to share our new music, bounce ideas off one another and often be inspired to new, greater ideas because of our involvement in the group.

THAT’S the power of a mastermind. No one person makes or breaks a mastermind – everyone has something to contribute. It’s not a committee meeting, it’s a meeting of the minds – to form a GREATER mind (if you’ll allow me to get spiritual for a second), that benefits all of them in ways that could never be achieved alone.

Think about that the next time you’re heading out to a monthly sales meeting – how could you turn it into a mastermind session – particularly if you’re the leader hosting the event?

Gone are the days when a figurehead reigns supreme over the meeting – there are too many smart, savvy business women in direct sales now. We’re not sheep!

We’ve got ideas – and sometimes we can take YOUR idea and make it even better.

So there!

This is an excerpt from the STAR Power leadership coaching program. Only 10 seats remain in this exclusive group! I’m hoping we sell out this weekend, but I also want to make sure YOU get the chance to participate!

learn more at: http://www.homepartysolution.com/starpower

The Power of Mentoring in Your Direct Sales Business

If you’ve ever wanted to attain a level of success in your business, but didn’t really know what you needed to do to attain it, a mentor can help you achieve greatness by showing you where they’ve been, and how to avoid traps and pitfalls along the way.

Direct Sales Marketing Coach, Lisa Robbin Young, tells about the power of a mentoring, and how each leader becomes a mentor to the people on their team.

This is a excerpt from the STAR Power leadership coaching program that launches May 19. Space is limited to 30 participants.

Learn more at: http://www.homepartysolution.com/starpower

Time Management in Your Direct Sales Business

Time Management is a critical skill in business success. But it’s more than just managing your calendar effectively. It has to do with being sure you’re focused on income producing activities, understanding opportunity costs and buiding a business focused on doing the right things at the right time.

This clip features content from Lisa’s new STAR Power certified leadership coaching program. This 12 month program is designed for Direct Sales Leaders looking to uplevel their income and grow more productive teams by treating their business like a real business.

To learn more, visit http://www.HomePartySolution.com/starpower

Finding a Niche in Your Direct Sales Business

Regardless of your product line, it’s important to narrow your target market and find a need that they want filled – that’s your niche. Direct Sales Coach, Lisa Robbin Young shares quick tips to help you understand the importance of creating a niche in your market, as well as how to focus in on a niche you can monetize in your direct sales business.

This is an excerpt from her new 12 month STAR Power coaching program for direct sales Leaders. Registration closes May 19. To learn more, visit http://www.homepartysolution.com/starpower