Upcoming Event: Become a Direct Sales Sought After Speaker
It is time for you to learn how to give a speech and gain several new clients before you leave the venue. Of all the direct sales business-building strategies out there, public speaking is the one that can catapult your business growth faster than anything.
After years of making rookie mistakes, today I can come home with five ten or even as many as twenty new clients from one speech. At this event I am going to give you all the short cuts and strategies needed to get booked, get the buzz going before you get there and what to do to ensure that you come home with new hostesses, customers and even new team members.
I want you to get the most value possible from every speech you give. That is why I created the Sought After Speaker Summit. Click here for more information: http://soughtafterspeaker.com
In just two days, you will learn the ten steps to being a sought-after speaker, and the best strategies to ensure you accelerate the growth of your business with speaking, teleseminars and webinars.
My VIP blog readers get $100.00 off with coupon code SAS100VIP.
There is nothing better then giving a speech in the AM and coming having several new hostesses, customers and team members in the PM. It is time for you to became a sought-after speaker to make your business thrive.
Become a Wiser and More Confident Direct Sales Leader
I was recently interview with Karen Buckley of The Wisdom Connection. We had a very stimulating discussion on wisdom, intuition, being loud and proud and cultivating influence. This will be an insightful listen. Click here to listen now: WiseWomanCall.mp3.
Heating up Warm Calls
Everyone knows cold calls are hard, and most people avoid them. Warm calls, however, are more attractive and easier to make. Right? Actually, not everyone finds it easy to call strangers or people they barely know. Some people have a hard time talking about and asking for business even on warm calls. So, how can we make warm calls easier and hotter for you? Here is a quick guide:
- Before the call, get enthusiastic about the products and services you offer. Spend a few minutes thinking about why you got into the business you are in and review your inspiring mission statement. Keep it where you can see it when you make your calls.
- When you reach the person, use a positive, enthusiastic voice, greet them and ask if they have a minute to chat. State a sentence or two that quickly connects them with you. For example, “Jan Harper and I know each other from (fill in your connection with the person). Jan suggested I call you because (fill in a value-laden benefit that appeals to the person).
- If you have already met the person, say something like this: “I enjoyed meeting and chatting with you at (name of event). You mentioned you were interested in what I do.”
- Make them a special introductory offer that includes something free and something at a reduced rate just because of your mutual connection or the fact they have already showed interest in your products or services.
Do this for one hour and see how much business you can generate!
Hire an Entrepreneur To Do the Job Right!
Juggling the responsibilities of your direct selling business and your life can create stress and feelings of overwhelm. Many direct sellers are reluctant to hire employees because of the hassle and expense of having staff. This is a big part of why I do not have employees. Instead, I have awesome entrepreneurs who support me in doing the many things I do.
From Internet research to calling potential customers to pulling together a PowerPoint® presentation to setting up your accounting system, a ton of professionals will do it for you quickly and affordably with a smile and a positive attitude.
In addition to technical expertise, the entrepreneurs you hire must have a genuine desire to serve you and your clients. They need to be good communicators, solution focused and willing to make your projects their priority. Do not limit yourself to someone local; the best person for your needs may live across the country. You can easily use the telephone, e-mail and voice mail to communicate. You want the best person, not the most convenient one!
This is one of my most successful secrets to success. Create your own criteria and watch your business thrive. Where can you hire an entrepreneur to take on tasks you do not need to do yourself? Remember, work on your business, not in your business!
Sought After Speaker Summit Rocked!
My Sought After Speaker Summit last weekend was a dynamic, exciting, inspiring two-day event! Forty-five direct sellers and other entrepreneurs gathered at the Radisson Hotel near San Francisco.
When I started my business coaching business in 1995 I had no marketing budget and started to use public speaking to grow my business. Since then, I have studied and, more importantly, tested and retested the best ways to use public speaking to attract clients with ease. In the Summit, I shared my top secrets and strategies on everything from getting booked to coming home with clients. I had other experts present on creating connection with an audience, producing and delivering webinars and branding yourself as a speaker. These same ideas have helped many of my clients quickly double and triple their income. You can join them and make your direct selling business thrive!
If you missed this unique event, you have another chance to attend! September 17th and 18th, my team will be in the Seattle, Washington, area. Register now so you do not miss the Sought After Speaker Summit. Even if you are super social-networking savvy, even if you are great at follow-up and brilliant at e-mail marketing, you are still missing out if you have not yet mastered how to use public speaking to attract clients easily to your direct selling business. Go to http://www.soughtafterspeaker.com/ to register.
Are you loud and proud about who you are and the value you bring?
Are you loud and proud in your direct sales business? I recently did an interview with Mary Jones for her radio show. You will learn some tips and gain some insight into being loud and proud every day for greater results. Click here to listen now.
Use Public Speaking to Grow Your Direct Sales Business
Using Public Speaking to Grow Your Direct Sales Business is such an innovative idea! I just did an inspiring and info packed session on this topic. The replay of the interview is online for free for about another 36 hours: http://www.TheMindAware.com/Caterina
Give Your Direct Sales Business a Fresh Perspective
I am thrilled to tell you about this virtual event with top direct sales experts that you will not want to miss. Head on over to http://bit.ly/directsalessummit to grab your spot and sign up for the preview calls.
I’ll be speaking at the event tomorrow, Saturday March 5th at 3.30pm ET on the topic of Success Stamina—How to Stay in Action and Thrive and would love to have you join us!
Got Style?
Direct sellers–are you looking to boost your personal image? I’m excited to be partnering with the co-authors of My Style, My Way for this 6-week free virtual book launch tele-summit starting 2/28/11. Click here for more information and to register now.
Are You Daring?
Thanks to Francine Allaire, who interviewed me for her Daring Women Circle. We had a very interesting discussion on creating influence to grow your business. You can listen here.
After the call, I was inspired to look at where I can be even more daring in my life and with my clients. After the interview, I went to my weekly belly dancing class and asked my belly dancing teacher to come to my next seminar and teach everyone to do a little belly dancing. She agreed. You can join us–click here for more info.
Where can you be more daring in your business and your life? Let me know.