Most Direct Sellers are holding back their own results without realizing it.
This is because so many don't take their business seriously, and see it as a REAL business.
Starting a direct sales business is going to put you back somewhere between $100 - $1,000 most likely.
That can seem like a lot...
Until you put in perspective.
Starting a Real Estate business can cost you a minimum of $625 get started, but you can also expect to pay at least another $2,000 a year in other expenses.
If you were to start a Franchise, your minimum start-up fee would be $10,000 at least. This doesn't even factor in inventory, employees, and paying the Franchise each month.
If you were to start a food truck business, minimum start-up costs would be around $50,000.
Compared to starting other businesses, a direct sales business is next to nothing!
And yet, so many Direct Sellers are unwilling to invest in their business, and their own education.
You have to invest in yourself and your business if you want to get faster results.
If you're looking to invest in yourself, then you'll definitely want to check out the 5 resources below.
These will provide you with a good and well-rounded foundation for getting started with crushing your business!
[Full disclosure, the items listed below include affiliate links, so if you purchase them, I'll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you].
In the beginning, I was so focused on scarcity and how little that I had. I wasn't willing to invest in myself, and that actually is what took me longer. I would've gotten successful a lot faster had I done that. @rayhigdon
Stealth Marketing Formula
My course on how to find the BEST influencers who can promote your products to their online following, for you!
I just didn’t have time for home parties...
As a busy homeschooling mom of 7, leaving home to build my business just wasn’t an option.
By Paula Ramm
As an introvert, the idea of trying to "sell" my products to others, spamming friends and family on social media, made me want to go run and hide...
So instead, I went online and stumbled across a little-known strategy that allowed me to explode my business very quickly.
Within MONTHS, I was a top earner in my company, and now have a team of over 10,000 amazing reps!
How did I do it?
Well, I didn't even promote my products at all. I got OTHERS to promote them for me.
Specifically, influential people with large and loyal followings.
This course will show you how you can find your own influencers who can sell your products for you like gangbusters!
Freakishly Effective Social Media for Network Marketing
Grow your business through social media!
In this short and powerful book, network marketing experts Ray and Jessica Higdon teach you proven strategies for marketing and prospecting.
These strategies will allow you to navigate your way through the social media maze and achieve freakishly effective results for your business.
What people are saying:
By Ray & Jessica Higdon
"I will admit, I have paid hundreds of dollars for social media courses (outside the Higdons) that weren't as effective and resourceful as this book. <Insert Slap My Head Emoji Here>" - Michael C.
"I would most certainly recommend this book!! It is mapped out in a way that if you are struggling in a certain arena of social media and network marketing you could find that part in the book and refocus your plan of action." - Christina S.
"This by far is one of the best books I have picked up when it comes to network marketing and social media." - Adrian P.
Facebook Party Secrets of a Million Dollar Party Girl
Grow your business through Facebook Parties!
Facebook Party Secrets of a Million Dollar Party Girl is a step-by-step online party guide for Direct Sellers and Network Marketers who are struggling to have successful online parties.
Lynn’s innovative Facebook Party strategy includes everything from a notifications workaround, to how to create events people want to join, to the latest and greatest in your online party toolbox - Facebook Live.
With this second book in Lynn’s Direct Sales Success series, you’ll learn how to stop “scrolling overwhelm” and “refresh frustration” to create a better online party that builds stronger relationships - encouraging guests to buy, book and do what you do!
By Lynn Bardowski
What people are saying:
"LOVED reading this book that is Jam packed with the most up to date tips on having successful Facebook parties!" - Gwen H.
"Love this book! It’s fun and easy to read. Lynn teaches us her amazing step by step program that’s filled with great tips. Lynn lays it all out with no stones left unturned by answering all the 5W & 1H questions to run a successful Facebook party." - Renee M.
"This book breaks down how to rock out Facebook Parties for your direct sales, party plan business. If you're looking for another way to increase sales and get in front of more clients, then this is the book for you!" - Te'Amo B.
Social Media for Direct Selling Representatives: Ethical and Effective Online Marketing
Learn the best ways to use Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Twitter and other social networks for business.
This is the book you've been waiting for!
Tailored specifically to those in direct selling/network marketing businesses, Social Media for Direct Selling Representatives is the updated first volume in a series of books to help you accelerate your business using social media marketing as a vibrant part of your overall marketing plan.
By Karen Clark
"Super helpful and easy to read, I highly recommend this book for anyone in direct sales who wants to take their business to the next level and improve their social media marketing." - Shannon H.
"This book is fantastic! Karen explains everything in language that is easy to understand, and her ideas make so much sense. I am already seeing results with my business social media presence. Highly recommended!!!" - Stefanie F.
"Karen teaches you fun ways to engage your target market and build relationships without all those sales-y posts." - Penny H.
Success Unwrapped Direct Sellers' A-Z Event Guide: to Stellar Sales, Committed Customers, Teams that Thrive
Grow your business through trade shows and vender events!
Shannon is commonly asked: "Where do you find all the shows?", "What should I bring?", "Can I actually make money and build a business doing this?"
She unwraps the answers to these questions and many more, in this much needed resource, that up until now, has been lacking in the direct sales industry.
By Shannon Ferraby
You will learn from Shannon and 26 top leaders in the field, how to rock your craft and vendor events, with increased sales, committed customers, loads of leads, and how to unwrap success in your business.
What people are saying:
"A must read book, even if you don't plan on doing any events. Lots to learn!" - Melinda J.
"This book truly covers all the bases for anyone involved with the direct sales and/or craft fair industries. This is a quick read that has so much good information you will want to highlight something on every page as you read and re-read it." - Sue T.
"This book is a very easy read. And a must have for anyone who want to sell at craft fairs and vendor shows! Lots of great information and tips." - Sheila D.
Like I said, investing in yourself is key! And these resources will go along way toward helping you become the person you need to be to be successful!
I hope you found this post on, 5 Outstanding Direct Sales Resources To Help You Crush Your Business, valuable!
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Blessings!
Paula Ramm
I’m a homeschooling mom of 7, living in the sunny state of Florida. I’ve been in direct sales since 2010 and have been blessed with a multi-million dollar revenue-generating team of over 6,000 amazing consultants.
I love to help other ladies build their own thriving businesses from home, so they can spend more time with their families and be able to focus on the truly important things in life.