A recipe for success in direct selling

Direct selling makes it possible for millions of people to live the life they love. You heard right…millions! An estimated 15.6 million people are involved in direct selling in the United States and more than 92 million worldwide.

You might be wondering how so many people can find success. While there is no silver bullet, there are some common themes:

• Plan a schedule of daily, weekly and monthly goals. Review them often to make any necessary changes and improvements. For example, “I want to earn $400 this month and will do it by doing x.”
• Get out there. Direct sales requires you to be sociable and enterprising. Get out there and talk to people about your product. Set a goal to promote your business to 3, 5 or 10 people every day. The more you do it, the more comfortable you’ll get. Soon it will become second nature.
• Make use of technology. As a USANA Associate, you can market yourself in several ways: a personalized website, social media and blogs.
• Have passion. If people sense that you believe in the product, they will be more likely to make a purchase. Enthusiasm is contagious!
• Use your time wisely. If you’re juggling the demands of a full-time job and/or family, you will need to carve out time to succeed.
• Have a dedicated workspace. This is a great way to separate your business from family life. Keep your work area neat and organized so you can think more clearly. Plus, there may be some tax benefits to a dedicated work area.

The sky’s the limit with direct sales. Keep reaching for the stars!

-- Roger Cox     

Take time for yourself

Me, me, me! In a busy life that is often focused on others, ‘me’ might actually be the last person on your mind.

In fact, ‘me’ is often bumped way down on the priority list, well below piles of laundry that are waiting to be washed, the briefcase full of papers that accompanied you home, the kids’ ballgames tonight, or attending another committee meeting.

In this fast-paced world, many people have a hard time slowing down. We are constantly in ‘go’ mode, ready to move from one activity or responsibility to the next. Finding time for family activities can be a challenge. Finding time for yourself may just seem impossible, or even selfish.

But making time for yourself is not selfish. It’s necessary. Time alone is important to refresh the mind and reduce stress. If you’re constantly feeling frazzled, you aren’t going to be the best version of yourself. It’s all tied together!

Try this: Take some time – even if it’s just an hour a week – to do something you enjoy, whether it’s reading a book, hiking a trail, or just sitting and enjoying nature. (Don’t forget to put away your smartphone!)

And here’s a little surprise. Time for yourself does not necessarily have to be spent alone. Sometimes, carving out time for an activity with a friend or spouse or even the kids—if that activity is what you really enjoy—counts as time for yourself!

Take this challenge and run with it. Work your ‘me’ time into your weekly schedule. It’s good for your overall health and happiness, which, after all, is what we are all looking for.

-- Roger Cox