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