Table of Contents
Introduction. 1
Part 1: Exploring the Direct Sales Industry 5
Chapter 1: Examining the Direct Sales Industry. 7
Chapter 2: The Perfect Side Hustle — Spotting Which Model is Right For You. 27
Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Direct Sales Company. 43
Part 2: Creating a Successful Business with the Right Mindset 53
Chapter 4: Focusing On Your Mindset Before Your Skill Set. 55
Chapter 5: Setting Goals and Boosting Your Productivity. 77
Chapter 6: The Art of Being Self-Employed. 95
Part 3: Launching Your Direct Selling Business 113
Chapter 7: Launching Your New Direct Sales Business. 115
Chapter 8: Navigating Your First 100 Days of Business. 127
Part 4: Executing Your Social Media and Online Strategy. 147
Chapter 9: Choosing the Right Social Media Platforms. 149
Chapter 10: Using Facebook for Your Business 161
Chapter 11: Utilizing Instagram and Other Social Media Platforms 179
Chapter 12: Creating Content: Blogging, Images, and Videos. 189
Part 5: Putting Sales Strategies into Practice 199
Chapter 13: Building Your Business on Bookings. 201
Chapter 14: Coaching Your Host. 225
Chapter 15: Hosting Successful In-Person and Online Events. 235
Chapter 16: The Power of One-on-One Selling. 253
Chapter 17: Sustaining Growth: The Fortune Is in the Follow-Up 267
Part 6: Building a Team or Organization: The How-To 285
Chapter 18: Attracting New Team Members: Recruiting and Sponsoring. 287
Chapter 19: Conducting Interviews. 313
Chapter 20: Sponsoring New People and Leading Teams 323
Chapter 21: Group Recruiting: Holding Opportunity Events. 343
Part 7: Operating and Managing a Successful Business 355
Chapter 22: Meeting and Communicating. 357
Chapter 23: Knowing Your Numbers and Managing Your Money Wisely 367
Part 8: The Parts of Ten 381
Chapter 24: Ten Benefits of Direct Sales 383
Chapter 25: Ten Mistakes to Avoid 389
Index. 395