Figuring out a direct sales business you love can turn a passion into profits!

In order to be truly successful in direct sales it is important to set yourself apart from the competition.  There are many different ways to do this and the best option for setting your direct sales operation has much to do with the product that you are selling.  If you are not taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the Internet top market yourself creatively it is worthwhile to consider the possibilities offered by that medium as well.  To appeal to customers it is essential that you understand why they are coming to you for a particular product.  Once you understand the motivation it makes it easier to market products in a way to appeal to customers.

The direct sales party has been around for a long time.  A creative approach is to have a direct sales party solely intended to find hosts for future parties.  This kind of party takes the emphasis of selling and places it on the rewards of hosting a direct sales party.  Since most people attend direct sales parties with the underlying assumption that they are going to be pressured into buying something.  By never bringing up the idea of purchasing something you set yourself apart as different from the competition.  Now customers are intrigued, they want to know more.  That curiosity can be used to fuel future sales.

The auction method of direct sales is very popular in the online marketplace, but there is no reason not to bring the excitement of the auction to a direct sales party in someone’s home.  Auctions create a feeling that there are special deals to be had that are only available for a short period of time; they also play on the competitive spirit that is a dominant quality for many people.  Using these emotions to generate sales can be a powerful tool.  You can also generate good word of mouth through this creative approach to the traditional direct sales home party.

Planning parties to appeal to a market segment that may not usually be reached is another creative marketing tool.  Most people do not associate men with cosmetics direct sales parties, but if you make it a couples parties now you create a whole new group dynamic. This dynamic can result in more sales because it also appeals to the competitive streak.  It gives husbands an opportunity to pamper their wives in front of other husbands.  It can also be an excellent bonding experience.All these different creative techniques can allow you to create memorable direct sales home parties that will keep people talking.  If a party is creative enough you can often get new hosts to volunteers just so that their name will be associated with the creative idea.  When it comes to growing your direct sales business it is good to be different.

By constantly looking for creative ways to market to new audiences, and looking for ways to appeal to a different side of your existing customer base you will find that there are many new opportunities for profitability within your direct sales operation.

I don’t know about you other work at home moms – but listening to music can totally make my task list a little  easier to get through.
Sitting at a computer all day, almost every day can be exhausting. It may sound like it wouldn’t make you tired – but it does. I start to feel like a caged animal. I get ants in my pants.  Of course sitting is one of the worst positions for the human body to be in – and lack of exercise is doubly bad. So the sooner I get my work done – and get up and out of my little home office – the happier (and healthier) I am.

Of course, many of you know – I am a huge music lover. I play guitar, worked in radio for years….and just have always been a  fan of music. All kinds of music. But even so….if you’re maybe not a HUGE fanatic like me – just hear me out. I have found that having music on – especially music I like – a playlist I created (with iTunes it’s easier than ever to listen to the music you love whenever and where ever you want!) some how tames the fidgets.

It might seem that music could be a distraction. But I have found that music occupies the restless part of my brain so that I can GET the stuff done here at my desk that I need to get done. Maybe there is some kind of science behind it – I don’t know? But it’s almost a calming medicine for my twirling, whirling brain.

Some days it’s Bon Jovi and Def Leppard (Hey!! I’m an 80′s girl!) Some days it’s Brittney, Alanis and Big Head Todd and the Monsters….
It just depends. But I promise – if you’re having this same kind of “can’t sit and focus” and just “get it done” issue while your putting in your “work at home” hours – you might try it.

Rock ON!

Does listening to music help you through your work at home shift? What’s on your playlist? Share!

Author:
Kelly Land is a work at home mom! She’s happily married and the mother of two super cool, smart kids! Her website MoneyMakingMommy.com is a top rated work at home site, created in 1999. When Kelly’s not rocking out at her desk and researching work at home – she’s usually outside in her flower garden or writing songs and playing her guitar on the porch of her family’s Weaverville, NC cottage.