Posts Tagged ‘Distributor Tools’
How to Succeed at Social Media in 15 Minutes a Day – Part 2
This is the second part of a two-part article. For Part 1, see How to succeed at social media in 15 minutes a day part 1 What’s the first thing that a person hears about your company? They Google it. Next they get on the social media platform they use and see what people are saying…
Read MoreHow to Succeed at Social Media in 15 Minutes a Day – Part 1
Lead generation has always been the subject for direct selling companies; as a distributor there are two ways to make money: recruiting people and getting customers. Social media is a tool that’s going to make this easier. What will never be replaced in the industry is the face to face; some call it the belly…
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 MoreSee, hear, and do
Training has a very important role in the direct selling industry. As a distributor, you train your teams, receive training from your company, learn how to run your business from your team leader, catch up on the latest and greatest trends and media outlets, find out how to use new products, and so on. When…
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