Posts Tagged ‘Corporate’
SendOutCards: A First Class MLM
When I appeared on The Marriage Ref in August 2011, I had no idea my affinity for writing thank you notes, albeit lots of notes (about 1,000 a year back then), would attract any real attention. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjwzFR9uXv0). Soon after the show aired, cards and letters started coming, and coming. I received mail and gifts from…
Read MoreGet Your Hands Off My Downline!!!
If God had been running an MLM rather than delivering the Jews from Egypt, the first of the Ten Commandments given to Moses would have been “thou shalt not steal thy neighbors downline.” Following closely on the heels of this commandment would be “thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s downline,” and “thou shalt not commingle…
Read MoreDSA Code of Ethics
Summary Version of the DSA Code of Ethics As a consumer you should expect salespeople to: Tell you who they are, why they’re approaching you and what products they are selling. Promptly end a demonstration or presentation at your request. Provide a receipt with a clearly stated cooling off period permitting the consumer to withdraw…
Read MoreHistory of the DSA Code of Ethics
Our topic on MLM.com this week is ethics. The DSA Code of Ethics was established in 1971. Over forty years later, some of the same issues that faced the industry then are still a concern now. Remembering how and why codes of ethics were written in the first place is important. In the interest of…
Read MoreTraining on Diversity
When direct selling companies move into foreign markets, companies learn about cultural differences and similarities. However, an important component of every company, domestic or international, is diversity within the company as well as the distributors they serve nationally. We often want to treat the United States as if it is one culture. Although living in…
Read MoreTraining Tips from an Expert
I recently had the great privilege of interviewing Jeff Birk. The long-time stand-up comedian turned professional training executive has opened for Jay Leno, Bill Cosby, and Martin Short. He’s also appeared in several movies filmed in Utah including: The Singles Ward 1 & 2, The Home Teachers, and Saints and Soldiers: The Void. He was…
Read MoreThe Truth About Small Business, and How to Get Yours Off the Ground
“Do 9 out 10 new businesses fail, as Rand Paul claims?” – The Washington Post’s website, last January “Five Reasons 8 out of 10 Businesses Fail” – a Forbes article from last year “The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail” –WSJ “Top 6 Reasons New Businesses Fail” –Investopedia It seems everywhere you…
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