Buch, Englisch, 384 Seiten, Format (B × H): 188 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 532 g
ISBN: 978-1-119-07648-3
Verlag: Wiley
Become a direct sales success story with this insider guide to making it big
Direct Selling For Dummies is the perfect resource for anyone involved or interested in direct sales. Written by a 35-year veteran of this booming industry, this useful guide teaches you everything you need to know to achieve and maintain lasting success. You'll learn the insider tips that only the pros know, and how to structure your business, your time, and your customer relationships to optimize sales and achieve your goals. Compare party plans, multi-level marketing, and hybrid models to see where your talents fit best, and discover the most effective ways to promote your products and get people interested. You'll leverage social media as one of the most powerful tools in modern sales, and gain new ideas for recruiting, booking, and time management. With clear guidance and a fun, friendly style, this book gives you the strategies you need to be a direct sales success.
The direct sales industry is going strong, with more participants now than any time in the past, yet with less face-to-face engagement. Businesses are operating online, people are shopping online, and more people are recruiting through platforms like social media. If you hope to be a direct sales success, now is the time to get up to speed on what that means today. This book shows you everything you need to know, and gives you the tools you need to put your ideas into action.
* Choose the right direct sales model
* Secure bookings and manage your time
* Recruit and drive interest in the product and company
* Harness the power of social media to make sales
Direct sales can be your ticket to independence. Stop punching the clock and become your own boss -- and watch your income grow. With Direct Selling For Dummies, you'll have the skills and information you need to be a success.
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Introduction 1
Part I: Exploring the Direct Sales Industry 5
Chapter 1: Direct Sales 101 7
Chapter 2: Choosing the Right Direct Sales Company 31
Chapter 3: Working with Different Direct Selling Models 41
Part II: Building the Skills to Create a Successful Business 53
Chapter 4: Keeping a Positive Attitude 55
Chapter 5: Creating a Vision, Setting Goals, and Boosting Your Productivity 71
Chapter 6: Always Be Ready for Business 91
Part III: Putting Sales Strategies into Practice 107
Chapter 7: Building Your Business on Bookings 109
Chapter 8: Planning a Launch Party or Show 139
Chapter 9: Hosting Successful Parties 149
Chapter 10: Coaching Your Host 165
Chapter 11: Social Selling: Direct Selling on Social Media 177
Chapter 12: The Power of One?]on?]One Selling 209
Chapter 13: Sustaining Growth: The Fortune Is in the Follow?]Up 221
Part IV: Building an Organization 237
Chapter 14: Attracting New Team Members: Recruiting and Sponsoring 239
Chapter 15: Conducting Interviews 261
Chapter 16: Sponsoring New Recruits and Leading Teams 269
Chapter 17: Group Recruiting: Holding Opportunity Events 289
Part V: Operating and Maintaining a Successful Business 299
Chapter 18: Managing Your Money Wisely 301
Chapter 19: Meeting and Communicating 309
Chapter 20: Networking to Grow Your Reach 319
Part VI: The Part of Tens 331
Chapter 21: Ten Mistakes to Avoid 333
Chapter 22: Top Ten Resources for Direct Sellers 339
Chapter 23: Ten Benefits of Direct Sales 345
Index 351
