20 Direct Sales Lessons in 20 Years

After working in Direct Sales for 20 years, I have found a ton of HAPPINESS and also a ton of HARD LESSONS. I have learned A LOT about this industry, and what works and what doesn’t. I am sure that there are many more lessons than just 20…in fact, I had to make myself stop writing when I got to twenty, I could have gone on & on & on! Some are hard to face, and some are even a little cliche because they’ve been said over and over and over again. Here are 20 Direct Sales Lessons that stand out on top:YOU are the only person responsible for your success.

Your business, no matter how good or how not-so-good, is EXACTLY where you’ve built it. 

Whether you think you can or can’t, you’re RIGHT.

When you hit a low point, you HAVE to keep working; a high point will be just around the corner.

Most people quit before they give themselves a chance to SUCCEED.

Take risks. It’s not easy, but it’s WORTH it.

Companies create incentives to help you build a strong business…GO FOR THEM, always.

Whether you have 1 guest or 30, give your BEST party every time. 

If you say you’re going to do something, do it.

Attend EVERY possible training.

Don’t recreate the wheel, DUPLICATE what is working for others. 

Find someone you want to MODEL your business after, and learn as much as you can by watching them.

Touch your business EVERYDAY.

Stay away from the anchors, and surround yourself with the MOTORS. 

Dream in DETAIL.

WRITE out your goals.

HELP others, and start building a Team right away.

LEARN as much about the Company, the Industry, your Products, and your Clients as possible.

Utilize the RESOURCES your company gives you.

Complaining will get you no where. Cut the excuses and JUST DO IT.

Did any of these stand out to you? I’d love to hear about it in the comments below, or feel free to leave YOUR top lesson…afterall, I am always looking to learn more!

Happy Growing!~ Kim Denne